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Information: Drugs to reduce cholesterol and other lipids in blood. Classes of drugs used for this purpose include "statins," bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acid, and fibrates.
Lipid-Lowering Agents further on these related pages:
Cholesterol-Lowering Agents Cholesterol-Lowering Agents: "Advance for Nurses" professional educational material about this class of medications and their use in reducing hyperlipidemia. (Lipid-Lowering Agents) http://www.advancefornurses.com/common/editorial/editorial.aspx?CC=7769
Blood Lipid-Lowering Agents Blood Lipid-Lowering Agents: Pharmacologic information on the major types of drugs used to lower serum cholesterol levels. (Lipid-Lowering Agents) http://lysine.pharm.utah.edu/netpharm/netpharm_00/druglist/dl_bll.htm
Cholesterol Lowering Medicines Cholesterol Lowering Medicines: US NIH National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute advice on the use of medications to reduce LDL cholesterol. Includes discussions of statins, bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acid, and fibrates. (Lipid-Lowering Agents) http://nhlbisupport.com/chd1/meds.htm
The Truth About Cholesterol Lowering Drugs and Cholesterol The Truth About Cholesterol Lowering Drugs and Cholesterol: Collection of news stories and other information about the risks of Baycol and other statins, from Dr. Joseph Mercola, who advocates holistic treatments emphasizing nutrition. (Lipid-Lowering Agents) http://www.mercola.com/article/statins.htm
Cholesterol Reducing Drugs Cholesterol Reducing Drugs: American Heart Association encyclopedia article on drugs for this purpose, discussing conditions treated, possible side effects, overdose signs, and other topics. (Lipid-Lowering Agents) http://www.heartcenteronline.com/Cholesterol_Reducing_Drugs.html
Additional
Information: Drugs to reduce cholesterol and other lipids in blood. Classes of drugs used for this purpose include "statins," bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acid, and fibrates.
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