Question

Vytorin is a relatively new drug used to treat hypercholesterolemia, and it actually contains two active, efficacious ingredients. Vytorin contains a statin drug that inhibits a crucial enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis, but it also contains a compound that inhibits the intestinal absorption of cholesterol from the diet. Which of the following is an accurate assessment of whether this drug can or cannot be used to treat familial hypercholesterolemia (FH)?

Answer 1

Hypercholestrolemia may be defined as the medical condition in which the individual has high level of cholesterol in their body. This is also known as high cholesterol.

The drug vyotrin used for the high cholesterol condition. This drug can be used for the treatment of the patient suffering from familial hypercholestrolemia. This drug is unable to target the missing receptors of the familial hypercholestrolemia.