Hypolipidemic agents, also called antihypolipidemic agents, are a class of pharmaceuticals known as lipid-lowering or LLD agents. They are used to treat high cholesterol.
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This article from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition details the ability of grape juice to exert hypolipidemic effects in patients who are on hemodialysis as well as those who are healthy.
http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/full/84/1/252
Information about high blood pressure, including symptoms, treatment, medication through Diovan(Valsartan), measurement techniques, and prevention or control measures.
http://www.diovan.com/
MedicineNet: Bile Acid Sequestrants
Contains information including what BAS are and how they work, as well as what the side effects are
http://www.medicinenet.com/bile_acid_sequestrants/article.htm
Details Vytorin, which is a combination of ezetimibe (Zetia) and simvastatin (Zocor) in one tablet and the method by which it works. Also proffers risk information and a cholesterol tutorial.
http://www.vytorin.com/ezetimibe_simvastatin/vytorin/consumer/index.jsp
Points out the difference between statins and cholesterol absorption inhibitors, the value of Zetia by itself as well as taking Zetia with a statin. Also presents a cholesterol quiz.
http://www.zetia.com/ezetimibe/zetia/consumer/index.jsp
