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statins
ch 20 hyperlipidemia, agents for cardiovascular system - pharm tech
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |