| abstract |
PURPOSE:An agent for hyperlipemia useful for various diseases caused by lipid metabolism disorder, having no toxicity, capable of being administered for a long period, showing improved cholesterol lowering action, containing hexacosanol of a higher fatty alcohol as an active ingredient. CONSTITUTION:An agent for hyperlipemia containing hexacosanol as an active ingredient. Hexacosanol shows improved cholesterol lower action on serum cholesterol, liver cholesterol and no side effect such as gastrointestinal disorder, etc. Addition of another anti-lepemia component such as beta-sitosterol may show synergistic effects. This agent is useful for preventing and remedying diseases related to lipid metabolism disorder such as hypertension, arteriosclerosis, cerebral infarct, etc. |