Antilipemic agent

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In medicine, antilipemic agents are medications for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia.[1]

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Classification

Hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins)

For more information, see: Hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitor.


Bile acid sequestrants

Fibric acid derivatives

Fibric acid derivatives include gemfibrozil, clofibrate, and fenofibrate. Fenofibrate is unique in being able to lower the serum uric acid level and treat hyperuricemia.[2]

Plant stanols

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous, (2009) Antilipemic agent (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. ↑ Feher MD, Hepburn AL, Hogarth MB, Ball SG, Kaye SA (February 2003). Fenofibrate enhances urate reduction in men treated with allopurinol for hyperuricaemia and gout. Rheumatology (Oxford) 42 (2): 321–5. PMID 12595630.
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