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lipid-lowering medication

/ˈlɪpɪd ˌlaʊərɪŋ ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

Tradução: Classe de medicamentos usados para reduzir os níveis de lipídios no sangue, como colesterol e triglicerídeos, geralmente prescritos para controlar o risco cardiovascular.

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/ˈlɪpɪd ˌlaʊərɪŋ ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ptClasse de medicamentos usados para reduzir os níveis de lipídios no sangue, como colesterol e triglicerídeos, geralmente prescritos para controlar o risco cardiovascular.

A type of pharmaceutical drug used to reduce the levels of lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides, in the blood, typically prescribed to manage cardiovascular risk.

  1. Cholesterol-reducing drugC1formal

    A type of medication used to reduce the levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, primarily cholesterol and triglycerides, to prevent cardiovascular disease.

    ptMedicamento para reduzir lipídios

    • The doctor prescribed a lipid-lowering medication to manage his high cholesterol.
    • Statins are a common class of lipid-lowering medication.
    • Regular use of lipid-lowering medication can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks.