Medication Agents that reduce cholesterol levels in the blood are a primary source of treating this artery-clogging disease. One such medication is pravastain sodium. It inhibits the biosynthesis of cholesterol by inhibiting certain enzymes and causing them to produce more beneficial agents. Lower cholesterol levels help the heart to function better during times of stress, enabling blood flow to the heart without lots of energy needing to be exerted by the heart. Depending on the particular case, other such cholesterol lowering medications or a combination such as the chemicals resin, fibrates, statins, and niacin can be used.
Resins cause cholesterol to be taken out of the blood and converted to bile.
Statins lower LDL levels and in studies have shown that they do a better job than some others. This chemical inhibits the enzyme that makes cholesterol in the liver. Niacins lower LDL levels and raise HDL levels. It works by preventing the liver from making fat and cholesterol. Some patients may need a combination of these medications, depending on their particular situation.