What class of medications is also known as antilipemic agents?

Antilipemic agents are specifically designed to lower lipid levels in the blood, particularly cholesterol. These medications are commonly prescribed to manage hyperlipidemia, which is a condition characterized by elevated levels of fats, primarily cholesterol and triglycerides, in the bloodstream. By lowering cholesterol levels, these agents help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes.

Cholesterol lowering agents include several classes of medications, such as statins, bile acid sequestrants, and fibrates, among others. These drugs work through various mechanisms to decrease cholesterol production in the liver, enhance the removal of cholesterol from the bloodstream, or inhibit its absorption in the intestines.

In contrast, beta adrenergic blockers primarily affect heart rate and blood pressure, antipsychotic medications target mental health conditions, and antineoplastic agents are used in cancer treatment. None of these categories focuses on lipid management, making cholesterol lowering agents the correct identification of antilipemic agents.