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Cholesterol: This is a fatty substance which is made by the body and which is used in the body. It can also be found in many foods. If cholesterol levels in the blood become high they can cause heart and circulation problems.

The medicines listed below are used to treat cholesterol. The list is arranged in alphabetical order and may include the:

Generic medicine name (which reflects the active ingredient, and is also referred to as the non-proprietary name)
Brand name (i.e. the name of the medicine assigned by its manufacturer, also referred to as the proprietary name)