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Anti-Hyperlipidemic
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hyperlipidemic | These drugs are used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides |
| Bile Acid Sequestrant | These drugs prevent the reabsorption of bile back into the body thus leading to lower LDL and total cholesterol |
| Questran | cholestyramine |
| Colestid | colestipol |
| HMG CO-A Reductase Inhibitor | These drugs prevent cholesterol from being synthesized |
| Crestor | rosuvastatin |
| Lipitor | atorvastatin |
| Mevacor | lovastatin |
| Pravachol | pravastatin |
| Zocor | simvastatin |
| Fibric Acid Derivatives | These drugs lower triglycerides and elevate HDL |
| Tricor | fenofibrate |
| Lopid | gemfibrozil |
| Miscellaneous Agents | Reduces cholesterol |
| Niaspan | niacin |