The culmination of a six year study led by cardiologists at Duke University showcased the phenomenal benefits of cholesterol lowering agents Ezetimibe and Simvastatin, also known as the brand name drug Vytorin. Study results were conclusive in determining the importance of low LDL levels of cholesterol, with ultra-low levels being ideal. Not only does lowering[…]
Ezetimibe and Simvastatin Shine In Recent Study Results
Cardiovascular Agent, Drug Research & Development API, OTC and Compounding Product Tags: EzetimibeLDLSimvastatin Apr 28, 2015
Fenofibrate Safe for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Cardiovascular Agent, Drug Research & Development API, Patent Expiration 2015, Patent Expiration 2018, Patent Expiration 2020 Tags: HDLLDL Aug 15, 2012
Fenofibrate, CAS number 49562-28-9, is known as the brand name Lipofen, which is marketed by Cipher-Kowa Pharmaceuticals. The patent for Lipofen is due to expire on January 10, 2015. Other recognizable brands of fenofibrate are Tricor, which has a patent expiration of January 9, 2018 and Antara, which has a patent expiration set for August[…]
Methimazole provides a good alternative to surgery and radiation in Graves disease therapy
Bulk Active Ingredient Tags: LDL Sep 20, 2011
The most common form of hyperthyroidism in the US is Graves Disease. In the recent months, it has seen a promising alternative to surgery and radioactive iodine therapy in the form of the drug, methimazole. Methimazole is an anti-thyroid drug that is usually given to patients prior to undergoing surgical thyroid removal in order to[…]
Metformin Hydrochloride Studies
Anti-Diabetic, Blood Glucose Regulator, OTC and Compounding Product, TEVA API Tags: anti-diabeticLDLMetformin HydrochlorideObesitytype 2 Diabetes Dec 08, 2010
Metformin Hydrochloride is one of the most recommended medicines for the treatment of patients suffering from biguanide or type 2 Diabetes. According to recent studies, Metformin Hydrochloride reduces the LDL and triglyceride levels in the blood and hence it is one of the best medicines for diabetic patients who are also suffering with obesity. Studies[…]
Uses of Niceritrol Being a hypolipidemic drug, Niceritrol is used to affect the levels of cholesterol profile. Niceritrol can be used to lower the levels of cholesterol along with LDL (low density lipoprotein) while it increases the levels of HDL (high density lipoprotein) and the levels of healthy cholesterol. The medicine is used to treat[…]
