Drug classes

Antiasclerotic agents

MFDS drug class 02180

Antiasclerotic agents are medications used to prevent or treat fatty deposits in the arteries and vascular sclerosis.

Representative ingredients

The ingredients most often used in single-ingredient medicines of this type.

Commonly used for

What kind of medicines are these?

These medications are used to prevent or improve the narrowing or hardening of blood vessels due to arteriosclerosis. They are primarily applied to symptoms such as hyperlipidemia, vascular inflammation, and improved blood flow. They help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Atherosclerosis agents lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels or reduce inflammation within the blood vessels to prevent damage to the vessel walls. Some medications also contribute to vasodilation or improved blood circulation. This helps maintain the elasticity of blood vessels and facilitates smooth blood flow.

Good to know

Atherosclerosis agents are similar to hyperlipidemia medications, but they also include drugs focused on alleviating vascular inflammation or improving blood flow. They are distinguished from other cardiovascular drugs due to differences in their mechanisms of action and target treatments.

Medicines in this class

Even within the same class, dosage form and prescription status can differ.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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