High Cholesterol
High cholesterol is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. It is a form of high blood lipids and hyperlipoproteinemia (elevated levels of lipoproteins in the blood).
Elevated levels of non-HDL cholesterol and LDL in the blood may be a consequence of an unhealthy diet, obesity, the presence of other diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
The following medicines are used for treatment of high cholesterol if diet is ineffective.
Elevated levels of non-HDL cholesterol and LDL in the blood may be a consequence of an unhealthy diet, obesity, the presence of other diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
The following medicines are used for treatment of high cholesterol if diet is ineffective.