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Hyperlipidaemia

Hyperlipidaemia means there are too many lipids, or fats, in the blood. Raised cholesterol or triglycerides can lead to fatty deposits in arteries and raise the risk of a blockage.

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

Ezetimibe Tablets

Ezetimibe

10mg

Ezetimibe tablets for high cholesterol. It stops cholesterol being absorbed from food and bile in the intestine.

From$1.62/ tabletView

Key points

  • Symptoms may be absent, so hyperlipidaemia is often found from a blood test.
  • Causes can include inherited conditions, diet, other health conditions and some medicines.
  • Management can include food and activity changes, alongside medicines for some people.

Medicines listed for Hyperlipidaemia

The listed products are tablets: Crestor contains rosuvastatin, while Ezetimibe Tablets contains ezetimibe. Rosuvastatin is a statin, a medicine class used to lower cholesterol. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. Both ingredients relate to managing lipids in hyperlipidaemia.

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