Antihyperlipidemic agents promote reduction of lipid levels in the blood. Some antihyperlipidemic agents aim to lower the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, some reduce triglyceride levels, and some help raise the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. By reducing the LDL cholesterol, they can prevent both the primary and secondary symptoms of coronary heart disease.

Drug classes:

• antihyperlipidemic combinations
• bile acid sequestrants
• cholesterol absorption inhibitors
• fibric acid derivatives
• miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents
• PCSK9 inhibitors
• statins