Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents

Icosapent

Generic name: icosapent [ eye-KOE-sa-pent ]Brand names: Vascepa, Icosapent EthylDosage form: oral capsule (0.5 g; 1 g)Drug class: Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents  What is icosapent? Icosapent is used...

October 3, 2025

Juxtapid

Generic name: lomitapide [ loe-MI-ta-pide ]Drug class: Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents  What is Juxtapid? Juxtapid is used along with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake)...

September 27, 2025

Nexletol

Pronunciation: NEX-le-tolGeneric name: bempedoic acidDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents  What is Nexletol? Nexletol (bempedoic acid) is an oral pill for high cholesterol...

September 4, 2025

Olezarsen

Pronunciation: oll-lee-zar-zenGeneric name: olezarsenBrand name: TryngolzaDosage form: single-dose autoinjector (80 mg/0.8 mL)Drug class: Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents  What is Olezarsen? Olezarsen (Tryngolza) is used to treat adults...

September 1, 2025