Archive for the 'Cholesterol' Category

Zocor (Simcard)

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01 8th, 2008

Zocor (Simcard)Zocor (Simcard) is an hmg-coa reductase inhibitor or “statin” used to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride levels in your blood or to raise good cholesterol (HDL) levels in adults. This medicine is used in combination with a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet. Simvastatin may also be used in certain adolescent patients, age 10 to 17 years, who have a genetically caused cholesterol problem. This medicine works by blocking an enzyme that is necessary for your body to make cholesterol. When this enzyme is blocked, your body makes less cholesterol. Keeping your cholesterol level under control may reduce your risk of heart problems and stroke. This medicine is not a cure for high cholesterol, but may help to control it. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Zetia (Ezetimibe)

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01 8th, 2008

Zetia (Ezetimibe)Zetia (Ezetimibe) is a lipid-lowering compounds that selectively inhibits the intestinal absorption of cholesterol.
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Tricor (Fenofibrate)

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01 8th, 2008

Tricor (Fenofibrate)Tricor (Fenofibrate) is a lipid lowering agent used along with your diet to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.
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Pravachol (Pravastatin)

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01 6th, 2008

Pravachol (Pravastatin)Pravachol (Pravastatin) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (also known as a “statin”) used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Mevacor (Lovastatin)

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01 5th, 2008

Mevacor (Lovastatin)Mevacor (Lovastatin) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (also known as a “statin”) used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Lopid (Gemfibrozil)

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01 5th, 2008

Lopid (Gemfibrozil)Lopid (Gemfibrozil) is a lipid-regulating agent used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood.

What is the most important information I should know about Lopid?

  • Follow any special diet and exercise plan recommended by your doctor while taking this medication. Diet and exercise are important factors in regulating cholesterol.

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Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

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12 31st, 2007

Crestor (Rosuvastatin)Crestor (Rosuvastatin) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (also known as a “statin”) used with a proper diet to help lower cholesterol and fat (triglyceride) levels and to raise good cholesterol (HDL) levels in your blood.
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Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

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12 10th, 2007

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)Atorvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors. It works by blocking an enzyme that is needed by the body to make cholesterol, thereby reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood.
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Zocor Generic

Author: admin
11 18th, 2007

Zocor GenericCommon uses

Zocor (SIMVASTATIN) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or ’statin’ used to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride levels in your blood or to raise good cholesterol (HDL) levels in adults. This medicine is used in combination with a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet. Simvastatin may also be used in certain adolescent patients, age 10 to 17 years, who have a genetically caused cholesterol problem. This medicine works by blocking an enzyme that is necessary for your body to make cholesterol. When this enzyme is blocked, your body makes less cholesterol. Keeping your cholesterol level under control may reduce your risk of heart problems and stroke. This medicine is not a cure for high cholesterol, but may help to control it. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Lipitor

Author: admin
11 18th, 2007

LipitorGeneric Lipitor
Chemical Name: ATORVASTATIN

Common uses

This medicine is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (also known as a ’statin’) used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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