Cholesterol Care Drugs

• Lescol Xl contains Fluvastatin which selectively and competitively inhibits the hepatic enzyme hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. Inhibition results in a decrease in hepatic cholesterol levels which stimulates the synthesis of LDL receptors and increases hepatic uptake of LDL cholesterol. The end result is decreased levels of plasma total and LDL cholesterol.

• This medication is a biliary agent, prescribed for gallstones. It helps to dissolve the stone by reducing the amount of cholesterol released by liver into bile.
• Ursodiol gets rid of gallstones. It adds to your bodys bile acid salts. Bile acid salts are needed for the body to take in fats and some vitamins from the diet.

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• Medication is a biliary agent, prescribed for gallstones. It helps to dissolve the stone by reducing the amount of cholesterol released by liver into bile.
• Ursodiol gets rid of gallstones. It adds to your bodys bile acid salts. Bile acid salts are needed for the body to take in fats and some vitamins from the diet.