Atorvastatin belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Atorvastatin is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).
What are cholesterol-lowering medications?
Some names are alirocumab and evolocumab This relatively new class of cholesterol-lowering medications works by preventing cholesterol from being absorbed in the intestine. Selective cholesterol absorption inhibitors are most effective at lowering LDL cholesterol.
What is another name for high cholesterol?
Other names: Cholesteremia; Cholesterol, Elevated Levels; Cholesterol, High; Cholesterolemia; Familial Hypercholesterolemia; Hypercholesterolemia; Hypercholesterolemia, Familial; Hyperlipidemia; Lipid Metabolism Disorders.
Do I need to take medication for high cholesterol?
For others with high cholesterol, medication may also be needed. Work with your doctor to develop a treatment plan that’s right for you. If medication is required, be sure to take it as prescribed. The potential benefit to your health is worth making these medications part of your normal routine.
What drugs cause the intestine to get rid of cholesterol?
Also called bile acid-binding agents, cause the intestine to get rid of more cholesterol. Those available in the U.S. include: Cholestyramine (Questran®, Questran® Light, Prevalite®, Locholest®, Locholest® Light) Colestipol (Colestid®) Colesevelam Hcl (WelChol®) PCSK9 inhibitors PCSK9 inhibitors are powerful LDL-lowering drugs.
What is the name of the drug that lowers LDL cholesterol?
They bind to and inactivate a protein on cells found in the liver to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Some names are alirocumab and evolocumab.
How to control cholesterol?
Help to control your cholesterol levels. For some people, lifestyle changes, such as a healthier diet and more exercise , may prevent or treat unhealthy cholesterol levels. For others with high cholesterol, medication may also be needed. Work with your doctor to develop a treatment plan that’s right for you.
What is the best vitamin for lowering LDL?
Niacin is a B vitamin that limits the production of blood fats in the liver. Take this only if your doctor has prescribed it. It lowers triglycerides and has mild LDL-lowering action.
How does ACL inhibitor work?
ACL inhibitors work in the liver to block the production of cholesterol. They are used in combination with lifestyle changes and statins to further decrease LDL cholesterol in adults with familial heterozygous hypercholesterolemia and patients with heart disease that need to further lower their LDL.
What are some ways to reduce cholesterol?
For some people, lifestyle changes, such as a healthier diet and more exercise, may prevent or treat unhealthy cholesterol levels. For others with high cholesterol, medication may also be needed.
Is Nexlizet a bempedoic acid?
Bempedoic acid (Nexletol) Bempedoic acid and ezetimibe (Nexlizet) *Adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ACL) inhibitors are not in the current Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol, as they were FDA approved in 2020. For more information on ACL inhibitors visit the National Library of Medicine.
Do statins lower cholesterol?
Statins are most effective at lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol. They also help lower triglycerides (blood fats) and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. Talk to your doctor about the possible side effects before starting statins. Most side effects are mild and go away as your body adjusts.
Drugs used to treat High Cholesterol
The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.
Alternative treatments for High Cholesterol
The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for High Cholesterol. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above.
Further information
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