Antihyperlipidemic agents
What are Antihyperlipidemic agents?
Antihyperlipidemic agents promote reduction of lipid levels in the blood. Some antihyperlipidemic agents aim to lower the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, some reduce triglyceride levels, and some help raise the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. By reducing the LDL cholesterol, they can prevent both the primary and secondary symptoms of coronary heart disease.
Antihyperlipidemic drugs are medicines that help you lower your cholesterol levels. Many people have high cholesterol because of: Cholesterol and saturated fat in foods that come from animals (like meat and dairy products) and fried foods (including palm oil products). A lack of exercise.
An antilipemic agent is a type of drug that is included in the category of agents acting on metabolic diseases and endocrine functions. It is specifically used to lower lipid levels in the blood, such as cholesterol and triglycerides.
CLASSIFICATION:
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins): Lovastatin, Simvastatin, Pravastatin, Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Pitavastatin
- Bile acid sequestrants (Resins): Cholestyramine, Colestipol
- Medications that may be used to treat high cholesterol (also called hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia) include: Statins such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol XL), lovastatin (Altoprev), pravastatin, rosuvastatin (Crestor), or simvastatin (Zocor)





