Posts tagged reduces levels of low-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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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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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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Colestid (Colestipol)
Colestid is a cholesterol-lowering drug.
Colestid lowers “bad” cholesterol in the blood, which is also called LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Lowering your LDL cholesterol may reduce your risk of hardened arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and circulation problems.
Lowering high cholesterol levels is an important part of preventing heart disease and arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
Colestid may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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