nicotinic acid and analogues} by statins as first line agents
fibrates - effective at lowering triglyceride levels and increasing HDL-cholesterol, in addition to lowering LDL-cholesterol - generally also used as a second line treatment to statins
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) - the most potent drugs for treating hypercholesterolaemia
others
e.g. fish-oil preparations rich in omega-3 marine triglycerides - useful in the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridaemia; however may sometimes aggravate hypercholesterolaemia
e.g. agents such as ezetimibe, the first selective cholesterol absorption inhibitor, have been introduced then this means there are further options in the management of hyperlipidaemia
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