Olbetam (acipimox): Reviews and patient testimonials
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Olbetam Capsules 250
Olbetam is indicated as alternative or adjunct treatment to reduce triglyceride levels in patients who have not responded adequately to other treatments such as statin or fibrate treatment for:
• hypertriglyceridaemia (Fredrickson type IV hyperlipoproteinaemia);
• hypercholesterolaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia (Fredrickson type IIB hyperlipoproteinaemia).
Olbetam should be used after other measures have been taken such as dietary changes and other non-pharmacological treatment (e.g. exercise, weight reduction).
It has not been shown that treatment of hyperlipoproteinaemia with acipimox leads to a reduction of cardiac morbidity or mortality.
Route of administration: Oral
Molecule: acipimox
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