Posts tagged increases levels of high-density lipoprotein
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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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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Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Lescol (fluvastatin) is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins.” Lescol 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).
Lescol is used to treat high cholesterol in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. Lowering your cholesterol can help prevent heart disease and hardening of the arteries, conditions that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and vascular disease.
Lescol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Altoprev (Lovastatin)
Altoprev is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins.” Altoprev 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).
Altoprev 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
Altoprev is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Altoprev may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Niacor (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.
Niacor 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. Niacor is sometimes used to treat coronary artery disease (also called atherosclerosis).
Niacor may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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