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statins
ch 20 hyperlipidemia, agents for cardiovascular system - pharm tech
Question | Answer |
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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors | aka statins, prevent cholesterol from being synthesized; inhibits an enzyme responsible for one of the first steps in the overall conversion of fats into cholesterol; raise HDL levels and reduce LDL and TG levels |
Lipitor | atorvastatin |
Mevacor, Altoprev | lovastatin |
Pravachol | pravastatin |
Zocor | simvastatin |
Crestor | rosuvastatin |
Lescol | fluvastatin |