Question

identify the side effects of each drug classification. note that some drugs may cause more than one side effect and some side effects may be caused by more than one drug classification.
side effect
arthralgia
back pain
fatigue
gi disturbances
glucose intolerance
hepatotoxicity
myopathy
skin irritation

Explanation:

This requires knowledge of the side - effects associated with different drug classes used mainly for lipid - lowering. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors, fibric acid derivatives, and niacin have various side - effects. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors may cause GI disturbances. Fibric acid derivatives can cause arthralgia, myopathy, and hepatotoxicity among others. Niacin is known for skin irritation, glucose intolerance, etc.

Answer:

Side Effect	Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor	Fibric Acid Derivatives	Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)
Back pain
Fatigue
GI disturbances	Yes	Yes	Yes
Glucose intolerance			Yes
Hepatotoxicity		Yes
Myopathy		Yes
Skin irritation			Yes