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Anti-Hyperlipidemic
Question | Answer |
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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 |