HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/Statins and Other Lipid Modifying Agent Combinations

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors/statins and other lipid modifying agent combinations are used to treat the symptoms of coronary heart disease and to lower cholesterol. They are a combination of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also known as statins, and another lipid modifying agent, such as niacin or ezetimibe.These medications can be used to reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, raise high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and reduce triglyceride levels. Commonly prescribed HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors/statins and other lipid modifying agent combinations include Vytorin (ezetimibe, simvastatin) and Advicor (lovastatin, niacin).

Drugs classified as HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/Statins and Other Lipid Modifying Agent Combinations are frequently used to treat the following conditions:

• hypercholesterolemia
• hyperlipoproteinemia

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