3.3.3. Antihyperlipidemics
Antihyperlipidemics, commonly used as lipid regulators, are
normally prescribed to those that have unhealthy levels of
cholesterol and are at risk for coronary heart disease. The effects of
a lipid regulator are to reduce low-density lipoproteins and
increase high-density lipoproteins. Gemfibrozil, clofibric acid, and
fenofibric acid are the most commonly reported lipid regulators
and occur in municipal effluent and the water environment (Kolpin
et al., 2002b; Ternes, 1998; Zurita et al., 2007).