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Lipid Lowering Drugs

Description

it is a pan-agonist for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor(PPAR), a antilipemic agent that lowers cholestrol and triglycerides.

Mechanism of action

Causes expression of an increased number of specific LDL receptors and hence increased catabolism of LDL. Also it leads to increase catabolism of triglycerides and decreases endogenous synthesis, leading to reduced triglyceride plasma levels.

 

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Mechanism of action

Causes expression of an increased number of specific LDL receptors and hence increased catabolism of LDL. Also it leads to increase catabolism of triglycerides and decreases endogenous synthesis, leading to reduced triglyceride plasma levels.

 

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