Familial Hypercholesterolemia : Drugs
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Lovastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a B vitamin (vitamin B3). It occurs naturally in
plants and animals, and is also added to many foods as a vitamin supplement. Niacin is also
present in many multiple vitamins and nutritional supplements.
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Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
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Clofibrate is used to lower high levels of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the blood. Clofibrate is
especially good at lowering triglycerides and very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) (a form of
cholesterol).
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Colesevelam is a cholesterol-lowering drug.
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Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
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Colestipol is a cholesterol-lowering drug.
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Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
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Rosuvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of
cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. It works by reducing levels of "bad" cholesterol
(low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of
"good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
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Antilipemic agent; cholesterol absorption inhibitor.
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Fenofibrate helps reduce cholesterol and triclygerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High
levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis
(clogged arteries).
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Antilipemic agent; fibric acid derivative.
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Fluvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Antilipemic agent; fibric acid derivative.
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Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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Gemfibrozil helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High
levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis
(clogged arteries).
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Niacin is a type of B vitamin. It is water-soluble, which means it is not stored in the body. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. That means you need a continuous supply of such vitamins in your diet.
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Water-soluble, B complex vitamin. Prescription-only preparations are FDA-labeled for use as antilipemic agents. Do not use dietary supplement preparations and prescription-only preparations interchangeably. (See Substitution of Different Niacin Preparations under Cautions.)
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Niacin, also known as Vitamin B 3 , is important for the normal function of many bodily processes. Like other B vitamins, it is water-soluble and plays a role in turning food into energy, as well as in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
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Niacin, also known as Vitamin B 3 , is important for the normal function of many bodily processes. Like other B vitamins , it is water-soluble and plays a role in turning food into energy, as well as in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates .
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Pravastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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Cholestyramine helps reduce cholesterol (fatty acids) in the blood. High cholesterol is
associated with an increased risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
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Ezetimibe reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body.
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Simvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
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