What are the cholesterol-lowering drugs

Cholesterol-lowering drugs include statins, cholesterol absorption inhibitors and fibrates. 1. The most commonly used drugs to lower cholesterol are statin drugs, which can inhibit the enzyme of cholesterol synthesis and reduce the rate of cholesterol synthesis. Commonly used drugs are simvastatin, lovastatin, atorvastatin, reserpinevastatin, etc. This kind of drugs can cause certain damage to liver and muscle, and it is necessary to pay attention to the follow up and strengthen the monitoring in the process of taking the drugs. 2. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors: the available drugs are kolestenamide, kolestipol, etc. By reducing the absorption of cholesterol from food, it is possible to reduce the cholesterol intake. By reducing the absorption of cholesterol in food, blocking the absorption of bile acids and other ways to reduce cholesterol. Patients need to pay attention to adhere to a low-fat diet while taking this drug. 3. Betaine: The available drugs are Gefibrate, Benzafibrate, Fenofibrate, etc. This drug has the effect of regulating blood lipids. This product has the effect of regulating blood lipids. All of the above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a professional physician, if the cholesterol is high, you should pay attention to the diet in time, go to the hospital to check the cause of the disease, and standardize the medication and treatment under the guidance of the doctor.