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Hypercholesterolaemia

Hypercholesterolaemia means there is too much cholesterol in the blood, particularly LDL cholesterol. It often causes no noticeable symptoms, yet it can affect the arteries and raise the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Lipitor

Atorvastatin

5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg

Atorvastatin tablets for high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease prevention. Grapefruit juice can raise its levels in the blood.

From$0.49/ tabletView

Crestor

Rosuvastatin

5mg · 10mg · 20mg

Rosuvastatin tablets for high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease prevention. One of the stronger statins, so a small dose does the work of others.

From$1.05/ tabletView

Zocor

Simvastatin

5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg

Simvastatin tablets for high cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk. Grapefruit juice can increase its levels in the body.

From$0.47/ tabletView

Pravachol

Pravastatin

10mg · 20mg

Pravastatin tablets for high cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. It is considered a gentler statin, with fewer interactions with other medicines.

From$1.17/ tabletView

Tricor

Fenofibrate

160mg · 200mg

Fenofibrate tablets for high cholesterol and triglycerides. It helps lower triglycerides and raise good cholesterol.

From$1.57/ tabletView

Questran

Colestyramine

5g

Colestyramine tablets for high cholesterol and itching. They bind bile acids in the gut, forcing the liver to use up cholesterol.

From$6.98/ sachetView

Key points

  • Cholesterol helps the body build cells and make hormones, but a high level in the blood can harm artery health.
  • Risk factors can include diet, low activity, smoking, some health conditions and inherited traits.
  • Lowering cholesterol may involve lifestyle changes and medicines, depending on the cause and a person’s health needs.

Medicines listed for hypercholesterolaemia

The listed products for hypercholesterolaemia contain atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, fenofibrate and colestyramine. Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin are statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering medicine. Fenofibrate is a fibrate, while colestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant.

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