lipid-lowering drugs

nicotinic acid / niacin

decrease lipase activity and reduces hepatic VLDL production; also known as vitamin B
cholestyramine

bile acid-binding drug
colestipol

bile acid-binding drug
ezetimibe

inhibits cholesterol absorbing protein in the brush border
lovastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
simvastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
atorvastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
rosuvastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

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lipid-lowering drugs

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lipids

Updated

2010-04-13T02:38:45Z

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