Antilipemic agent

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

Classification

Classes of antilipemic agents include:

Hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins)
Bile acid sequestrants
Fibric acid derivatives
Plant stanols

References

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