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In [[medicine]], '''antilipemic agents''' are [[medication]]s for the treatment of [[hypercholesterolemia]] and [[hypertriglyceridemia]]. | In [[medicine]], '''antilipemic agents''' are [[medication]]s for the treatment of [[hypercholesterolemia]] and [[hypertriglyceridemia]].<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 23:12, 21 February 2009
In medicine, antilipemic agents are medications for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia.[1]
Classification
Classes of antilipemic agents include:
- Hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins)
- Bile acid sequestrants
- Fibric acid derivatives
- Plant stanols
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Antilipemic agent (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.