Dyslipidemia is the increase in amounts of lipids or fat within the body. This situation increases the chance of clogged arteries and therefore, many circulatory concerns such as stroke. There are some drugs given out for patients to curb this. How much do you know about Antidyslipidemic? Well take up the short quiz below and get to find out for sure.
Atorvastatin
Cholestyramine
Ezetimibe
Gemfibrozil
Increased excretion of bile acid salts
Increased expression of high-affinity LDL receptors
Increased secretion of VLDL by the liver
Increased triglyceride hydrolysis by lipoprotein lipase
Bloating and constipation
Cholelithiasis "gall stones"
Hyperuricemia
Liver damage
Colestipol
Ezetimibe
Gemfibrozil
Niacin
Blood urea
Alanine and aspartate aminotransferase
Platelets
Red blood cells
Decreased lipid synthesis in adipose tissue
Decreased secretion of VLDL by the liver
Decreased gastrointestinal absorption of cholesterol
Increased endocytosis of HDL by the liver
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