Hypertriglyceridaemia
Hypertriglyceridaemia means triglyceride levels in the blood are higher than normal. When combined with high LDL or low HDL cholesterol, it is linked to fatty buildup in artery walls and a greater risk of heart attack and stroke.
Key points
- Severe hypertriglyceridaemia is defined as triglyceride levels between 500 and 2,000 mg/dL, and many people at this level also have excess fat in the liver, leading to liver damage.
- Current treatments for high triglyceride levels include fibrates, concentrated omega-3 fatty acids, or statins.
Medicines listed for Hypertriglyceridaemia
The catalogue lists one product for hypertriglyceridaemia: Tricor, which contains Fenofibrate in 160 mg and 200 mg tablets.
