Nonpharmacologic management of hypertriglyceridemia is generally the initial treatment for patients with this condition. This primarily involves lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, weight reduction, smoking cessation, and limiting alcohol intake.
Pharmacotherapy
Medications used in the management of hypertriglyceridemia include the following:
Fibric acid derivatives (eg, gemfibrozil, fenofibrate)
Niacin (slow-release, immediate-release, extended-release formulations)
Omega-3 fatty acids (eg, omega-3-acid ethyl esters)
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg, atorvastatin, fluvastatin, pitavastatin, pravastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin)...Consult nearest physician they will do the needful.
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