Posts tagged High cholesterol
Latest news and information on High cholesterol
Lopid (Gemfibrozil)
Latest news and information on Lopid
Lopid helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).
Lopid is used to treat very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with pancreatitis.
Lopid is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with high cholesterol and triglycerides who have not been helped by other treatment methods.
Lopid may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Mevacor (Lovastatin)
Mevacor is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins.” Mevacor reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
Mevacor is used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.
Mevacor is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Mevacor may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Altocor (Lovastatin)
Altocor is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins.” Altocor reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
Altocor is used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.
Altocor is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Altocor may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Slo-Niacin (Niacin)
Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a B vitamin (vitamin B3). It occurs naturally in plants and animals, and is also added to many foods as a vitamin supplement. Niacin is also present in many multiple vitamins and nutritional supplements.
Slo-Niacin is used to treat and prevent a lack of natural niacin in the body, and to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood. It is also used to lower the risk of heart attack in people with high cholesterol who have already had a heart attack. Slo-Niacin is sometimes used to treat coronary artery disease (also called atherosclerosis).
Slo-Niacin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Advicor (Lovastatin and Niacin)
Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a B vitamin (vitamin B3). It occurs naturally in plants and animals, and is also added to many foods as a vitamin supplement. Niacin is also present in many multiple vitamins and nutritional supplements.
Lovastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins.” Lovastatin reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
The combination of lovastatin and niacin is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood.
Advicor may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Prevalite (Cholestyramine)
Prevalite helps reduce cholesterol (fatty acids) in the blood. High cholesterol is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).
Prevalite is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (“bad” cholesterol).
Prevalite powder is also used to treat itching caused by a blockage in the bile ducts of the gallbladder.
Prevalite may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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