List of Statins + Uses, Types & Side Effects - Drugs.com
2023年4月17日 · Statins (also called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) block an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase) that is involved in the synthesis of mevalonate, a naturally occurring substance that is used by the body to make sterols, including cholesterol.
Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
2023年5月27日 · Statins help lower total cholesterol and reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Statins include atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol XL), lovastatin (Altoprev), pitavastatin (Livalo), pravastatin, rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin (Zocor). Having too much cholesterol in the blood increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Statins: How They Work & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic
2024年3月12日 · Statins are prescription drugs people take to lower their level of LDL or “bad” cholesterol that builds up in arteries. Statins work by interfering when your liver makes cholesterol. Most people can take statins without bad side effects.
Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you?
2024年3月6日 · Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol. They work by blocking a substance that your body needs to make cholesterol. Lowering cholesterol isn't the only benefit of taking a statin.
Statins: Types, uses, side effects, and alternatives
2023年11月29日 · Statins are prescription drugs you take as pills to lower cholesterol. Cholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes. However, when you have too much, it can build up inside the walls of your arteries.
Cholesterol medications: Consider the options - Mayo Clinic
2022年11月3日 · Your doctor might suggest a single drug or a combination of cholesterol medications. Here's an overview of the pros and cons for common classes of cholesterol medications.
Cholesterol Medications - American Heart Association
2024年2月20日 · Various medications can lower blood cholesterol levels. Statins are recommended for most patients and have been directly associated with a reduction in the risk of heart attack or stroke. Statins continue to provide the most effective lipid-lowering treatment in …
Your Guide to Statins: Everything You Need to Know - Healthline
2024年5月2日 · Healthcare professionals widely use these medications to help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Let’s explore why doctors prescribe statins, how they work, and...
Statin Medications - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2024年2月29日 · Statins are inhibitors of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase enzyme and lower total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglyceride concentrations. The FDA-approved statins include atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, and …
Your guide to taking statins - Harvard Health
2022年10月1日 · For more than 30 years, statins, the world's most prescribed class of drugs, have helped protect people against cardiovascular disease by lowering high cholesterol levels.
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