policosanol

Waxy substance, derived from sugar cane, also from rice, wheat, beeswax, yams. Indications: - dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia Dosage: 10 mg PO QD Drug interactions: - concurrent use of warfarin may increase risk of bleeding

General

alcohol anti-hyperlipidemic agent

References

Prescriber's Letter 13(1): 2006 Detail-Document#: 220105 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

Component-of

acetic acid/antipyrine/benzocaine/policosanol acetic acid/benzocaine/policosanol cobalamin/docosahexaenoate/eicosapentaenoate/folic acid/phytosterol/policosanol/pyridoxine garlic/inositol/policosanol