Lipid-lowering agents

Class at a glance

• Lower atherogenic lipids and/or triglycerides

Members / distinctions

• Statins are ASCVD prevention foundation
• Ezetimibe/PCSK9 drugs add LDL lowering

Other member distinctions

• Fibrates/omega-3 target high triglycerides
• Outcome benefit differs by subclass

Safety / monitoring

• Treat LDL risk—not just a lab number

Drugs in this class (19)

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