Hyperlipidemia is an excess of lipids in the blood, including cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids. It is usually chronic and requires medication to control blood lipid levels. Antihyperlipidemic agents work to lower LDL cholesterol, triglyceride, and raise HDL cholesterol levels. Some common antihyperlipidemic agents include statins, fibrates, nicotinic acid, bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, and PCSK9 inhibitors. Bile acid sequestrants like cholestyramine and colestipol work by binding bile acids in the intestine to reduce cholesterol absorption and increase excretion.
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This document outlines a seminar presentation on current and novel approaches for treating dyslipidemia. It discusses the relationship between different lipids like LDL, HDL, and triglycerides and cardiovascular disease risk. It then summarizes the current drug therapies for dyslipidemia which lower LDL cholesterol through statins, bile acid sequestrants, ezetimibe, and nicotinic acid. Novel drug targets and approaches being researched are also highlighted, including monoclonal antibodies against PCSK9 to further lower LDL, as well as strategies to increase HDL through CETP inhibitors, vaccines, and HDL mimetics. The conclusion emphasizes the need for new biomarkers and trials to monitor progression of atherosclerosis with these novel therapies.
Hypolipidaemics pharmacology with a note on Statins /Fibrates/ Sterol absorption Inhibitors/ CETP Inhibitors / Lipoprotein Lipase activators and Bile acid sequestrants
This document discusses drugs used to treat hyperlipidemia. It begins by defining different lipoproteins such as LDL, HDL, and VLDL. It then classifies anti-hyperlipidemic drugs into 5 main groups: statins, fibrates, bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acid, and cholesterol absorption inhibitors. For each drug class, it describes the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and drug interactions. It emphasizes that combination drug therapy can maximize lipid lowering effects while minimizing toxicity and achieving desired effects on various lipoproteins.
Hyperlipidemia is an abnormally elevated level of lipids in the blood and is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. It can be caused by lifestyle factors like poor diet and lack of exercise or genetic defects. Treatment involves therapeutic lifestyle changes as well as drug therapy to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and death. Statins are the first-line treatment as they significantly reduce low-density lipoproteins, while other drugs like niacin, fibrates, and cholesterol absorption inhibitors are also used either alone or in combination with statins.
This document discusses various types of drugs used to treat hyperlipidemia. It begins by defining hyperlipidemia as a common disorder involving abnormal lipid metabolism that is a major cause of heart disease. It then describes several classes of antihyperlipidemic drugs, including HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), fibric acid derivatives, bile acid sequestrants, LDL oxidation inhibitors, and pyridine derivatives. For each class, examples of drugs are provided along with their mechanisms of action and effects on lipid levels.
This document discusses various types of drugs used to treat hyperlipidemia. It begins by defining hyperlipidemia as a disorder involving abnormal lipid metabolism or transport that leads to elevated cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels. The document then categorizes and describes several classes of antihyperlipidemic drugs, including HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), fibric acid derivatives, bile acid sequestrants, LDL oxidation inhibitors, and pyridine derivatives. Specific drugs within each class are also defined along with their mechanisms of action and effects on lipid levels.
This document discusses lipoproteins and drugs that lower lipid levels. It begins by defining lipoproteins and how they transport lipids in blood, classifying them into six groups. It then discusses the functions of different lipoproteins and causes of hyperlipoproteinemias. The document focuses on statins, how they work by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, and their effects on cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels. It covers the pharmacokinetics of statins, their adverse effects and uses. Other drug classes discussed include bile acid sequestrants, fibrates, nicotinic acid and their mechanisms and uses for treating different lipid abnormalities.
Hyperlipidemia is an abnormally elevated level of lipids in the blood and is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. It can be caused by lifestyle factors like poor diet and lack of exercise or genetic defects. Treatment involves therapeutic lifestyle changes as well as drug therapy to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and death. Statins are the first-line treatment as they significantly reduce low-density lipoproteins, while other drugs like niacin, fibrates, and bile acid sequestrants are also used either alone or in combination with statins.
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This document discusses lipid metabolism and hypolipidemic drugs. It defines different types of lipids including triglycerides, cholesterol, and lipoproteins. It describes the normal metabolism of lipids and how elevated LDL and triglycerides can lead to conditions like atherosclerosis. The document then summarizes several classes of drugs used to treat hyperlipidemia including statins, bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, and fibrates. It provides examples of drugs in each class and their effects on lipid levels as well as common adverse effects.
This document discusses anti-hyperlipidemic drugs, which lower lipid and lipoprotein levels in the blood to prevent cardiovascular disease. It describes 5 classes of these drugs: statins, bile acid sequestrants, fibrates, nicotinic acid, and ezetimibe. Statins like lovastatin work by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase to reduce cholesterol synthesis. Fibrates activate lipoprotein lipase to lower triglycerides. Bile acid sequestrants form insoluble complexes with bile acids to increase their excretion.
Antihyperlipidemic agents
Fibrates class of drugs including its classification of drug, mechanism of action, SAR, adverse effects, Contraindications, Therapeutic applications.
This document provides information on hypolipidemic drugs used to treat dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease. It discusses the classification and mechanisms of action of major drug classes, including statins, bile acid sequestrants, fibrates, nicotinic acid, ezetimibe, and newer drugs. Adverse effects and guidelines for use are also summarized. The document aims to inform readers about lipid-lowering pharmacotherapy and lipid level targets for reducing cardiovascular risk.
Hyperlipidemia is a common disorder caused by abnormalities in lipid metabolism or transport. It results in high levels of lipids like cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Hyperlipidemia is classified based on the abnormal lipid levels and is primarily treated through lifestyle changes and medications that lower lipid levels. Common drug classes used to treat hyperlipidemia work by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis, breaking down fats, or blocking lipid absorption.
This document discusses the treatment of hyperlipidemias. It outlines the main risk factors for coronary heart disease including high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, smoking, hypertension, obesity and diabetes. The primary treatment goal is reduction of LDL levels through lifestyle changes and medication. Main drug classes for treatment include statins, bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, niacin, and fibric acid derivatives. The document provides details on the mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of these drug classes.
Hyperlipidemia refers to abnormally high levels of lipids in the blood. The main lipids involved are cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids. Lipids are transported in the blood bound to proteins called lipoproteins. There are different types of lipoproteins that transport lipids. Primary causes of hyperlipidemia include genetic factors, while secondary causes include diabetes, obesity, hypothyroidism and certain drugs. Diagnosis is based on blood tests of lipid levels after fasting. Elevated lipids are a major risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Treatment involves lifestyle changes like diet and exercise as well as lipid-lowering drugs like statins, resins, fibrates, and nicotinic acid
Presentation on Antihyperlipidemic agents.pdfPrerana Jadhav
油
Hyperlipidemia, also known as high cholesterol or lipid disorder, is油a condition that occurs when there are high levels of lipids, or fats, in the blood.油
These lipids include cholesterol and triglycerides.
This can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke because blood cant flow through your arteries easily.
This document discusses antihyperlipidemic drugs, which are used to treat high lipid levels in the blood. It defines hyperlipidemia and describes the different types of lipoproteins and their roles in transporting fats. The main classes of antihyperlipidemic drugs discussed are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), fibric acid derivatives, bile acid sequestrants, LDL oxidation inhibitors, and ezetimibe. The document provides examples of drugs in each class and describes their mechanisms of action and common side effects.
This document discusses hypolipidaemic drugs and plasma expanders. It begins by introducing cardiovascular diseases and dyslipidemia as major causes of morbidity and mortality. It then describes the classification, metabolism, and disorders of lipoproteins. The main sections discuss the pharmacotherapy of hyperlipidemias including statins, fibrates, nicotinic acid, ezetimibe, and other agents. Adverse effects and guidelines for use are provided. Management of shock includes types of shock and treatment approaches for hypovolaemic, cardiogenic, septic, anaphylactic, and neurogenic shock. Ideal properties and examples of plasma expanders like dextran are also summarized.
Statins are a class of drugs that lower blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. They work by reducing cholesterol production in the liver and increasing uptake of LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream. Common statins include atorvastatin, simvastatin, and rosuvastatin, which can lower LDL cholesterol by 40-60% and are first-line treatments for high cholesterol. Statins are well absorbed orally and metabolized in the liver, with some variations in pharmacokinetics between different statins. They are effective for treating familial hypercholesterolemia and secondary causes of high cholesterol like diabetes. Adverse effects can include muscle
This document discusses agents used to treat dyslipidemia. It describes the pathogenesis of various lipid abnormalities and how different drug classes work to lower LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and raise HDL cholesterol through various mechanisms. The major drug classes covered are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), resins, ezetimibe, niacin, and fibric acid derivatives. Each drug class' mechanism of action, clinical uses, and potential toxicities are summarized. Combination therapy is often required to achieve optimal lipid lowering goals.
This document discusses various drugs used to treat hyperlipidemia. It describes how statins work by inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis in the liver, leading to increased LDL receptor levels and lowered cholesterol. It also discusses other drugs like fibrates that lower triglycerides, bile acid sequestrants that lower cholesterol by increasing bile acid excretion, and niacin that reduces triglycerides and LDL while increasing HDL. The risks and mechanisms of these antihyperlipidemic drugs are summarized.
This document discusses various drugs used to treat hyperlipidemia. It describes how statins work by inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis in the liver, leading to increased LDL receptor levels and lowered cholesterol. It also discusses other drugs like fibrates that lower triglycerides, bile acid sequestrants that lower cholesterol by increasing bile acid excretion, and niacin that reduces triglycerides and LDL while increasing HDL. The risks and mechanisms of these antihyperlipidemic drugs are summarized.
Lipid metabolism and its disorders.pdfshinycthomas
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Disorders of Lipids Plasma lipoproteins, cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids in health and disease, hyperlipidemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, Gauchers disease, Tay-Sachs and Niemann-Pick disease, ketone bodies.
This document discusses various types of drugs used to treat hyperlipidemia. It begins by defining hyperlipidemia as a common disorder involving abnormal lipid metabolism that is a major cause of heart disease. It then describes several classes of antihyperlipidemic drugs, including HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), fibric acid derivatives, bile acid sequestrants, LDL oxidation inhibitors, and pyridine derivatives. For each class, examples of drugs are provided along with their mechanisms of action and effects on lipid levels.
This document discusses various types of drugs used to treat hyperlipidemia. It begins by defining hyperlipidemia as a disorder involving abnormal lipid metabolism or transport that leads to elevated cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels. The document then categorizes and describes several classes of antihyperlipidemic drugs, including HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), fibric acid derivatives, bile acid sequestrants, LDL oxidation inhibitors, and pyridine derivatives. Specific drugs within each class are also defined along with their mechanisms of action and effects on lipid levels.
This document discusses lipoproteins and drugs that lower lipid levels. It begins by defining lipoproteins and how they transport lipids in blood, classifying them into six groups. It then discusses the functions of different lipoproteins and causes of hyperlipoproteinemias. The document focuses on statins, how they work by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, and their effects on cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels. It covers the pharmacokinetics of statins, their adverse effects and uses. Other drug classes discussed include bile acid sequestrants, fibrates, nicotinic acid and their mechanisms and uses for treating different lipid abnormalities.
Hyperlipidemia is an abnormally elevated level of lipids in the blood and is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. It can be caused by lifestyle factors like poor diet and lack of exercise or genetic defects. Treatment involves therapeutic lifestyle changes as well as drug therapy to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and death. Statins are the first-line treatment as they significantly reduce low-density lipoproteins, while other drugs like niacin, fibrates, and bile acid sequestrants are also used either alone or in combination with statins.
Lipid metabolism and hypolipedemic drugsUrmila Aswar
油
This document discusses lipid metabolism and hypolipidemic drugs. It defines different types of lipids including triglycerides, cholesterol, and lipoproteins. It describes the normal metabolism of lipids and how elevated LDL and triglycerides can lead to conditions like atherosclerosis. The document then summarizes several classes of drugs used to treat hyperlipidemia including statins, bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, and fibrates. It provides examples of drugs in each class and their effects on lipid levels as well as common adverse effects.
This document discusses anti-hyperlipidemic drugs, which lower lipid and lipoprotein levels in the blood to prevent cardiovascular disease. It describes 5 classes of these drugs: statins, bile acid sequestrants, fibrates, nicotinic acid, and ezetimibe. Statins like lovastatin work by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase to reduce cholesterol synthesis. Fibrates activate lipoprotein lipase to lower triglycerides. Bile acid sequestrants form insoluble complexes with bile acids to increase their excretion.
Antihyperlipidemic agents
Fibrates class of drugs including its classification of drug, mechanism of action, SAR, adverse effects, Contraindications, Therapeutic applications.
This document provides information on hypolipidemic drugs used to treat dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease. It discusses the classification and mechanisms of action of major drug classes, including statins, bile acid sequestrants, fibrates, nicotinic acid, ezetimibe, and newer drugs. Adverse effects and guidelines for use are also summarized. The document aims to inform readers about lipid-lowering pharmacotherapy and lipid level targets for reducing cardiovascular risk.
Hyperlipidemia is a common disorder caused by abnormalities in lipid metabolism or transport. It results in high levels of lipids like cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Hyperlipidemia is classified based on the abnormal lipid levels and is primarily treated through lifestyle changes and medications that lower lipid levels. Common drug classes used to treat hyperlipidemia work by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis, breaking down fats, or blocking lipid absorption.
This document discusses the treatment of hyperlipidemias. It outlines the main risk factors for coronary heart disease including high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, smoking, hypertension, obesity and diabetes. The primary treatment goal is reduction of LDL levels through lifestyle changes and medication. Main drug classes for treatment include statins, bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, niacin, and fibric acid derivatives. The document provides details on the mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of these drug classes.
Hyperlipidemia refers to abnormally high levels of lipids in the blood. The main lipids involved are cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids. Lipids are transported in the blood bound to proteins called lipoproteins. There are different types of lipoproteins that transport lipids. Primary causes of hyperlipidemia include genetic factors, while secondary causes include diabetes, obesity, hypothyroidism and certain drugs. Diagnosis is based on blood tests of lipid levels after fasting. Elevated lipids are a major risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Treatment involves lifestyle changes like diet and exercise as well as lipid-lowering drugs like statins, resins, fibrates, and nicotinic acid
Presentation on Antihyperlipidemic agents.pdfPrerana Jadhav
油
Hyperlipidemia, also known as high cholesterol or lipid disorder, is油a condition that occurs when there are high levels of lipids, or fats, in the blood.油
These lipids include cholesterol and triglycerides.
This can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke because blood cant flow through your arteries easily.
This document discusses antihyperlipidemic drugs, which are used to treat high lipid levels in the blood. It defines hyperlipidemia and describes the different types of lipoproteins and their roles in transporting fats. The main classes of antihyperlipidemic drugs discussed are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), fibric acid derivatives, bile acid sequestrants, LDL oxidation inhibitors, and ezetimibe. The document provides examples of drugs in each class and describes their mechanisms of action and common side effects.
This document discusses hypolipidaemic drugs and plasma expanders. It begins by introducing cardiovascular diseases and dyslipidemia as major causes of morbidity and mortality. It then describes the classification, metabolism, and disorders of lipoproteins. The main sections discuss the pharmacotherapy of hyperlipidemias including statins, fibrates, nicotinic acid, ezetimibe, and other agents. Adverse effects and guidelines for use are provided. Management of shock includes types of shock and treatment approaches for hypovolaemic, cardiogenic, septic, anaphylactic, and neurogenic shock. Ideal properties and examples of plasma expanders like dextran are also summarized.
Statins are a class of drugs that lower blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. They work by reducing cholesterol production in the liver and increasing uptake of LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream. Common statins include atorvastatin, simvastatin, and rosuvastatin, which can lower LDL cholesterol by 40-60% and are first-line treatments for high cholesterol. Statins are well absorbed orally and metabolized in the liver, with some variations in pharmacokinetics between different statins. They are effective for treating familial hypercholesterolemia and secondary causes of high cholesterol like diabetes. Adverse effects can include muscle
This document discusses agents used to treat dyslipidemia. It describes the pathogenesis of various lipid abnormalities and how different drug classes work to lower LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and raise HDL cholesterol through various mechanisms. The major drug classes covered are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), resins, ezetimibe, niacin, and fibric acid derivatives. Each drug class' mechanism of action, clinical uses, and potential toxicities are summarized. Combination therapy is often required to achieve optimal lipid lowering goals.
This document discusses various drugs used to treat hyperlipidemia. It describes how statins work by inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis in the liver, leading to increased LDL receptor levels and lowered cholesterol. It also discusses other drugs like fibrates that lower triglycerides, bile acid sequestrants that lower cholesterol by increasing bile acid excretion, and niacin that reduces triglycerides and LDL while increasing HDL. The risks and mechanisms of these antihyperlipidemic drugs are summarized.
This document discusses various drugs used to treat hyperlipidemia. It describes how statins work by inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis in the liver, leading to increased LDL receptor levels and lowered cholesterol. It also discusses other drugs like fibrates that lower triglycerides, bile acid sequestrants that lower cholesterol by increasing bile acid excretion, and niacin that reduces triglycerides and LDL while increasing HDL. The risks and mechanisms of these antihyperlipidemic drugs are summarized.
Lipid metabolism and its disorders.pdfshinycthomas
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Disorders of Lipids Plasma lipoproteins, cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids in health and disease, hyperlipidemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, Gauchers disease, Tay-Sachs and Niemann-Pick disease, ketone bodies.
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2. Describe the humoral and autoregulatory feedback mechanisms that mediate the autoregulation of renal plasma flow and glomerular filtration rate
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4. There are 4 main classes of lipoprotein, differing in the relative
proportion of the core lipids and in the type of apoprotein.
They also differ in size and density on which basis they are
classified as;
1. High density lipoproteins (HDL)
2. Low density lipoproteins (LDL)
3. Very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)
4. Chylomicrons
Various types of hyperlipidemia are found.
a. Primary: the plasma triglycerides and cholesterol concentration
are raised, and particular-lipoprotein classes are increased.
b. Secondary: they occur because of diabetes, alcoholism, liver
disease and by some drugs like chlorthalidone, corticosteroids.
5. Anti Hyperlipidaemic Agents
Hypolipidaemic drugs are those which
lower the levels of lipids and lipoproteins
in blood. The hypolipidemic drugs have
attracted considerable attention because
of their potential to prevent
cardiovascular disease by retarding the
accelerated atherosclerosis in
hyperlipidemic individuals.
The high risk of atherosclerosis is
associated with an increased plasma
cholesterol and a high LDL:HDL ratio.
6. The current
pharmacotherapy
includes the
following:
1. HMG CoA reductase
(or 3-hydroxy-3-
methyl-glutaryl-CoA
reductase or HMGR)
inhibitors (statins).
2. Bile acid
sequestrants (resins).
3. Drugs that activates
lipoprotein lipase (fibric
acid derivatives).
4. Drugs that inhibit
lipolysis and
triglyceride synthesis
(nicotinic acid).
Combined therapeutic regimen is useful in the
following cases:
When LDL levels are insignificantly increased
during treatment of hypercholesterolemia with a
resin.
When LDL and VLDL levels are both elevated
initially.
When LDL and VLDL levels are normalized with a
single agent.
When elevated level of lipoprotein or HDL
deficiency coexist with other hyperlipidaemias.
13. Synthesis and drug profile
I. HMG CoA-Reductase Inhibitors
Mode of action: These kinds of drugs
competitively inhibit the conversion
of 3-hyroxy-3-methyl glutaryl
coenzyme (HMG CoA) to
mevalonate, which is the rate-limiting
step in cholesterol synthesis and
results in receptor mediated uptake
and catabolism of intermediate density
lipoprotein and very low-density
lipoprotein
14. Lovastatin:
Lovastatin is produced
commercially via a multi-stage
fermentation process which
originates from cultures of a
strain of Aspergillus terreus.
This is the first clinically used
statin, which is lipophilic and
given orally in the precursor
lactone form.
17. Mechanism of action: (statins)
Statins competitively inhibit conversion of 3-Hydroxy-3-
methyl glutaryl coenzyme A to mevalonate which is the rate
limiting step in the synthesis of cholesterol by the enzyme
HMG-COA reductase
Effect on plasma lipids (%):
1. LDL: 20-55
2. HDL: 5-15
3. TG: 10-35
18. Drug Profile of Fibric acid derivatives
CLOFIBRATE
uses:
It is a drug of choice in the
treatment of type III, IV, and
V hyperlipoproteinaemias.
20. Gemfibrozil:
USES:
Gemfibrozil is the first line drug for
patients with markedly increased TG levels
irrespective of CH levels.
It is most effective in type III
hyperproteinaemia also beneficial for type
IV and V.
22. Mechanism of action (fibrates)
These drugs activate receptors
called 留-peroxisome proliferator-
activated receptors, which enhance
the synthesis of lipoprotein lipase
and increase the degradation of very
low-density lipoprotein.
This also enhances the fatty acid
oxidation.
Effect on plasma lipids (%):
LDL : 5-15
HDL : 10-20
TG : 20-50
23. Bile Acid Sequestrants
1. Cholestyramine resin:
Effect on lipid profile (%)
LDL: 15-25
HDL: 3-5
TG: not affected, may increase in some
It is a styrene copolymer with divinyl benzene and quaternary ammonium functional group. The resin is
insoluble in water, remains unchanged in the intestinal tract, unaffected by digestive enzymes, and is not
absorbed. These are basic ion exchange resins, which binds with bile acids, interferes in the
enterohepatic circulation and leads to the excretion of cholesterol in faeces. This also indirectly leads to
the enhanced hepatic metabolism of cholesterol to bile acids, so more LDL receptors are exposed on
liver cells and the plasma intermediate density and very low-density lipoprotein clearance is more.
25. Mechanism
of Action:
Nicotinic acid inhibits the lipolysis of
triglycerides by hormone sensitive lipase, which
reduces transport of the free fatty acids to liver
and decreases hepatic triglycerides synthesis.
Reduction of triglycerides synthesis decreases
the production of hepatic VLDL.
Effect on plasma lipids (%):
1.LDL : 15-25
2.HDL : 20-35
3.TG : 20-50
26. References:
Textbook of Medicinal Chemistry
Vol-I by V. Alagarsamy
Medicinal Chemistry by D.
Sriram. P. Yogeeswari
Essentials of Medical
Pharmacology by K.D. Tripathi 8th
Edition
Foyes principle of Medicinal
Chemistry