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Cholestyramine
Bile Acid sequesterant
bind to bile so that it is excreted instead of absorbed
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Inhibit production of cholesterol
Enzyme in the manufacturing of cholesterol
Atorvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Lovastatin
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Clofibrate
Fibric Acid Derivative
stimulates the liver to increase breakdown of VLDL to LDL
Niacin
Nicotinic acid
Reduced tg levels
AE is severe flushing