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| Most versatile. Affects virtually all lipid parameters.Best agent for increasing HDL. Contraindicated in patients with DM or Hx of gout. |
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| Used mostly in pts with severe TG. Mediate action through interaction with PPAR. Increase lithogenicity of bile. |
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| Safest. highly positively charged, binds negatively charged bile. Very large size. Absorption of fat soluble vitamins impaired. |
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| most effective and best tolerated for treating dyslipidemia. inhibits cholesterogenesis in liver. Increases LDL receptors on surface of liver. |
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| Reduction of cholesterol into chylomicrons. |
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