Drug Class: Cholesterol Lowering Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of cholesterol lowering drugs
A
ATORVASTATIN
SIMVASTATIN
2
Q
Mode of action of cholesterol lowering drugs
A
Inhibit HMG CoA reductase
3
Q
Side effects of cholesterol lowering drugs
A
Side effects
- muscle aches and pains
- myositis RARE