Types of blood lipid medicine

If you have hyperlipidemia and take blood lipid medication, be sure to read this article. In this article, there is a list of the types of blood fat tablets, blood fat along with complications and the meaning of lipid molecules that are transported by the blood stream. Cholesterol and triglycerides can be mentioned among these fatty substances. Lipid molecules are used in the body, and their functions include participating in the structure of the cell membrane, providing the body with the required energy, etc. When the amount of fat exceeds the required limits, it is deposited in the arteries (veins). Lipid pills are prescribed to control the amount of fat in the blood. Taking various types of blood lipid medicines prevent heart diseases and strokes. Now the question arises, which drugs are known as fat loss drugs? In this article from Dr. Kihani Fard magazine, we will introduce the most important examples of blood lipid medicine, so stay with us until the end. Get to know the types of anti-hyperlipidemic drugs Over time, excess amounts of blood fat cause atherosclerosis (accumulation of plaques on the walls of blood vessels) and provide the basis for cardiovascular diseases. On the other hand, uncontrolled blood cholesterol levels increase the risk of stroke. Anti-lipid drugs are a large group of drugs that are prescribed for patients with high blood fat. When exercise and diet changes are not effective to control blood lipids, the doctor prescribes the use of blood lipid drugs such as statins. Taking these drugs reduces the level of bad blood cholesterol and triglycerides and prevents arteriosclerosis. ### 1. Rosuvastatin is a blood lipid drug Statins are a class of blood lipid drugs that are prescribed to lower blood cholesterol levels. These drugs are produced in the form of tablets or capsules and are prescribed by a doctor. Rosuvastatin (Rosuvastatin) is a blood lipid pill in the class of statins that prevents the production of cholesterol and triglycerides by the liver. This fat reduction drug is in the form of oral tablets and capsules that you should take once a day with or without food. The doctor usually starts taking rosuvastatin with a low dose and gradually increases its dose. ### Side effects of Rosuvastatin Rosuvastatin use may be associated with various side effects. Some of these complications are more common; But they are not dangerous. Of course, if any of these side effects become severe or persistent, you should inform your doctor: - Constipation - heartache - Dizziness or headache - Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep - Depression - Joint pain - Memory loss or forgetfulness - Confusion Some other side effects of rosuvastatin blood lipid medicine are more dangerous and serious; If the following symptoms occur to you, call your doctor immediately: - Pain, tenderness or muscle weakness - Lack of energy and extreme fatigue - Fever - Dark and red urine or a decrease in the amount of urine - Yellowing of the skin or eyes - Pain in the upper right side of the abdomen - Nausea - Unusual bleeding or bruising - Loss of appetite - Flu-like symptoms - Urticaria and skin itching - Difficulty breathing or swallowing - Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, wrists or legs - Hoarseness ### Rosuvastatin drug interaction Before the doctor prescribes rosuvastatin for you as an anti-fat drug, inform the doctor of the complete list of the drugs you are taking. Rosuvastatin interacts with the following drugs: - Cyclosporine (medicine for the immune system) - Jam Fibrozil (fibric acid medicine to reduce cholesterol) Darulotamide (prostate cancer drug) - Colchicine (medicine to treat gout) - Regorafenib (medicine for the treatment of colon and rectal cancer) - Antiviral drugs, including some HIV or hepatitis C virus drugs, such as lopinavir, ritonavir, fosamprenavir, tipranavir, atazanavir, and simviravir - Some antifungal drugs such as itraconazole, ketoconazole and fluconazole - Coumarin anticoagulants such as warfarin - Niacin or nicotinic acid - Fibric acid derivatives such as fenofibrate ### 2. Atorvastatin Atorvastatin is one of the other drugs in the statins group that is prescribed to reduce blood cholesterol. Of course, this drug is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Atorvastatin is an oral tablet that is usually prescribed once a day. You can take this fat-reducing medicine with or without food, but you must take it at a certain time. Be careful that you must use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. #### Complications of atorvastatin Atorvastatin, like other types of blood lipid pills, may have various side effects. This drug belongs to the class of statins. Some of these complications are more common; But if they are severe or persistent, you should inform your doctor: - Diarrhea Heartburn - Joint pain - Forgetfulness or memory loss - Confusion Some side effects of atorvastatin are more serious and uncommon. If you experience any of these side effects, call your doctor right away or get emergency medical help: - Pain, tenderness or muscle weakness - Fever - Chest pain - Nausea - Extreme weakness and fatigue - Unusual bleeding or bruising - Loss of appetite - Pain in the upper right side of the stomach - Flu-like symptoms - Dark colored urine - Yellowing of the skin or eyes - Hives - Itchy skin - Difficulty breathing or swallowing - Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands and feet - Hoarseness #### drug interactions of atorvastatin blood lipid tablets Various drugs may affect and interfere with atorvastatin, among the most important drug interactions of atorvastatin, the following can be mentioned: - Other cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Fibrozil Gem, Niacin, Fenofibrate, Fenofibric Acid, etc. - Kolshi Sin Antibiotic or antifungal drugs such as rifampin, erythromycin, clarithromycin, itraconazole, voriconazole, ketoconazole, and posaconazole. - Contraceptive pills - Medicines to prevent organ transplant rejection - Antiviral drugs to treat hepatitis C or HIV ### 3. simvastatin In the category of statins as a blood lipid drug, Simvastatin is also included, which is used to reduce the amount of harmful fats such as bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides in the blood. Also, this drug increases the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Simvastatin is produced in the form of tablets and oral suspension, which you must take exactly according to the doctor's prescription. The oral suspension of this drug should usually be taken on an empty stomach. Be careful that any change in the dose of this fat-reducing drug is only possible with a doctor's prescription. #### Complications of simvastatin After taking simvastatin, like other statins, you may experience various side effects, some of which are more common. Inform your doctor if the following symptoms are severe or persistent: - Constipation - heartache - Nausea - Headache - Memory loss or forgetfulness - Confusion - Itching or redness of the skin Some side effects of simvastatin are more serious. If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor or seek emergency help immediately: - Pain, tenderness or muscle weakness with or without fever - Dark red urine - Decreased urination - Lack of energy, fatigue or weakness - Loss of appetite - Pain in the upper right side of the stomach - Yellowing of the skin or eyes - Fever and chills - Hot flashes - Skin blisters or hives - itching - Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands and feet - Difficulty breathing or swallowing - Hoarseness - Joint pain - Sensitivity to light #### Simvastatin drug interaction Simvastatin interacts with various medications, so before prescribing this medication, you should inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking: - Delavirdine - Fenofibrate - Fluconazole - strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, telithromycin, cyclosporine, danazol and nefazodone - Warfarin (blood thinner) - Other cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Fibrozil Gem, Fenofibrate, Niacin and Lomitapide ### 4. Jam Fibrozil blood fat tablets Gemfibrozil is a blood lipid medicine prescribed by a doctor. Taking this drug reduces the risk of stroke and heart diseases by reducing bad cholesterol in the blood. Fibrozil jam is produced as an oral tablet and is usually taken twice a day and 30 minutes before meals. Before using Fibrozil Jam, carefully read the instructions inside the drug package and ask your doctor about any questions you may have. ### Complications of Fibrozil Jam Some patients experience various side effects after taking this medicine. Common side effects of Fibrozil Gem may include the following; Inform your doctor if these side effects are severe or persist: - Stomach pain and indigestion - Diarrhea Numbness or tingling sensation - Dizziness - Drowsiness - Blurred vision - Muscle or joint pain - Loss of interest in sex and impotence Some of the other side effects caused by the use of this blood lipid medicine, i.e. Fibrozil Gem, are more serious, but they are not common. Call your doctor immediately if you experience the following symptoms: - Difficulty in breathing - Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat - Severe pain in the upper part of the stomach (especially after eating) Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) - Pain or burning when urinating - Blurred vision or seeing a halo around the light - Low blood cell count with symptoms of pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, fatigue, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, cold hands and feet. ### Drug interaction of Fibrozil Jam Before prescribing Fibrozil Gem, the doctor must be aware of all the medications you are taking, because Fibrozil Gem interacts with some medications. The most important drug interactions of Fibrozil Gem are as follows: - Asunapravir - Blood thinners such as warfarin - Kolshi Sin - Repaglinide - Statins such as atorvastatin, lovastatin and simvastatin - Medicines for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C 5. Clofibrate blood lipid tablets Clofibrate is another type of blood lipid medicine. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor and any arbitrary dose change or discontinuation of clofibrate is prohibited. This drug works effectively in reducing triglycerides and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL). Be careful that the use of clofibrate is prohibited in people with liver, kidney or biliary cirrhosis; So, before prescribing this medicine, inform the doctor about your medical records. This fat reduction medicine is in the form of tablets that you have to swallow with water; Avoid crushing and chewing clofibrate. ### Complications of clofibrate Patients may experience various side effects after taking clofibrate, some of which are more common and not dangerous. However, tell your doctor if the following side effects occur to you: - Abdominal bloating - Nausea and vomiting - Diarrhea - Headache - Dizziness or drowsiness - Impotence Some side effects are more serious after taking clofibrate; If any of these side effects happen to you, do not take the next dose of the medicine and contact your doctor immediately: - an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue or face) - Chest pain or irregular heartbeat - Severe stomach pain with nausea and vomiting - Fever and chills, sore throat or other flu symptoms - The presence of blood in the urine - Swelling of the legs - Muscle cramps, muscle weakness or muscle pain - Joint pain - Sudden weight gain Clofibrate drug interactions When prescribing clofibrate, it is very important for the doctor to know about all the medications you are taking. Some of the most important drug interactions of clofibrate include the following drugs: - Anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin) - Insulin or oral medications used to treat diabetes, such as glipizide (Glucterol), glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, Glinase), tolbutamide (Urinase), and tolazamide (Tolinase). - Other cholesterol-lowering drugs such as lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, atorvastatin, and gemfibrozil 6. from the team Ezetimibe is one of the other types of blood lipid medication that is prescribed alone or together with other blood lipid control drugs. This medicine is in the form of an oral tablet and is usually taken once a day without or with food. Taking this medicine prevents the accumulation of blood fat in the arteries and is prescribed by a doctor. Any change in the dosage of this fat reduction drug is prohibited without the coordination of the doctor. ### Complications of Eztimaib Some side effects are more common after taking ezetimibe; If these side effects are severe or persistent, inform your doctor: - Diarrhea - Sore throat - Runny nose - sneezing - Joint, back, arm or leg pain Other side effects of ezetimibe as an anti-fat drug can be more serious and unusual. If you experience any of them, call your doctor right away or get emergency help: - hives, itching, difficulty breathing or swallowing, hoarseness, and swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, or eyes - Fast heartbeat - Dizziness or fainting - Stomach upset - Extreme fatigue and lack of energy - Unusual bleeding or bruising - Loss of appetite - Pain in the upper right side of the stomach - Yellowing of the skin or eyes - Flu-like symptoms - Muscle pain or weakness - Fever and chills ### drug interaction of eztimaib To know the drug interactions of ezetimibe, before prescribing this drug, inform the doctor about all the drugs you are taking. The most important drug interactions of ezetimibe are as follows: - Cyclosporine - Fenofibric acid - Fibrozil jam Blood thinners such as Warfarin, Coumadin, and Johntoven - Bezafibrate Taking blood lipid medicine only with doctor's prescription In this article, from the website of Dr. Kihani Fard, we have introduced various blood lipid drugs, including statins, and we have introduced the side effects and drug interactions of each of them. Be careful that it is very important to take all types of anti-fat medicine on time and you should not ignore it. Also, the use, discontinuation and any change in the dosage of these drugs must be done with the doctor's order, and changing them arbitrarily is dangerous and threatens the patient's health. **:Content Sources** medlineplus.gov nhs.uk mayoclinic.org clevelandclinic.org drugs.com healthline.com