Primary Hyperlipidaemia
Primary hyperlipidaemia is a lipid disorder characterised by elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and its clinical importance lies in its association with the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Key points
- Primary hypercholesterolaemia exists in heterozygous-familial and non-familial forms, and may co-occur with mixed dyslipidaemia, managed alongside dietary modification.
- Patients with type 1 diabetes, or newly diagnosed or poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, are considered highly likely to have co-morbid hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia.
Medicines listed for Primary Hyperlipidaemia
The listed product for Primary Hyperlipidaemia is Roszet, a 40mg + 10mg tablet combining Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe. Rosuvastatin is a statin that reduces cholesterol production in the liver, while ezetimibe limits cholesterol absorption from the gut.
