Bile acid sequestrants are FDA-approved to manage hypercholesterolemia. They can be used in combination with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) or as monotherapy. Often, bile acid sequestrants are used as adjuvant therapy to complement exercise and dietary modifications. This activity discusses their indications, mechanism of action, adverse effects, contraindications, and administration to lower LDL cholesterol.
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