Which drugs are often combined with statins for an enhanced lipid-lowering effect to lower triglycerides?
1. Bile acid binding drugs
2. Niacin
3. Fibric acid
4. HMG-CoA
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Rationale 1:Bile acid binding drugs use the intestinal tract to remove cholesterol. They are not combined with statins.
Rationale 2:Niacin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin which decreases VLDL levels. This medication can be used with other drug classes to lower lipid levels.
Rationale 3:Fibrins and statins are used for patients with excessive triglyceride and VLDL levels.
Rationale 4:HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are also referred to as statins.
Global Rationale: The fibric acid drugs or fibrates are older medications that have been replaced by statins. They are used in combination with the statins to produce and enhance lipid-lowering effect for patients with excessive triglyceride and VLDL levels.
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