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Hypertriglyceridaemia

Hypertriglyceridaemia is a condition where triglyceride levels in the blood are elevated. Very high levels can increase the risk of pancreatic inflammation and cardiovascular disease.

Medicines used to treat Hypertriglyceridaemia

Tricor

Fenofibrate

160mg · 200mg

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

From$1.57/ tabletView

Lopid

Gemfibrozil

300mg

Gemfibrozil tablets for high triglycerides and reducing coronary risk. It primarily lowers triglyceride levels rather than LDL.

From$1.68/ tabletView

Key points

  • Hypertriglyceridaemia often occurs alongside other metabolic conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and excess alcohol consumption.
  • When triglyceride levels become very high, there is an increased risk of acute pancreatitis, a serious inflammation of the pancreas.
  • The condition is more common in people with a family history of lipid disorders and in those taking certain medications that affect fat metabolism.

Medicines listed for Hypertriglyceridaemia

The listed products contain Fenofibrate and Gemfibrozil, both belonging to a class of medicines called fibrates. Fibrates help lower triglyceride levels in the blood and are used as part of the management of hypertriglyceridaemia. Tricor and Lopid are available as tablets.

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