Tricor and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon tricor and mechanism of action of tricor as follows Tricor is an anti-cholesterol medication used in individuals with complaint of hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, to help reduce the lipid levels in the blood. Tricor works by increasing the breakdown of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Due to increased breakdown of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, secondary to tricor use, blood lipid levels slowly decrease. Tricor can be prescribed along with [...]