| Classification: |
Cholesterol – lowering agents |
| Mechanism of Action: |
- Binds bile acids in the small intestines to form an insoluble complex to be excreted in feces
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| Medications: |
- Cholestyramine (Questran)
- Colestipol (Colestid)
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| Classification: |
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins) |
| Mechanism of Action: |
- Inhibits the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway; increases the clearance of LDL from the plasma
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| Medications: |
- Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
- Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
- Lovastatin (Mevacor)
- Simvastatin (Zocor)
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| Classification: |
Triglyceride lowering agents |
| Mechanism of Action: |
- Decreasing lipoprotein and triglyceride synthesis
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| Medications: |
- Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
- Clofibrate (Atromid-S)
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