Hypolipidaemic Drugs

Question 1

Classification

Answer 1

1. HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) : Atorvastatin, Lovastatin.
2. Fibric acid derivatives: Gemfibrozil , fenofibrate, clofibrate.
3. Bile acid binding resins : Cholestyramine, colestipol
4. Inhibitor of triglyceride production and lipolysis : Nicotinic acid.
5. Dietary cholestrol absorption inhibitor: Ezetimibe.
6. Others : Gugulipid, omega 3 fatty acids.