Drug Class: Cholesterol Lowering Flashcards

1
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Examples of cholesterol lowering drugs

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ATORVASTATIN

SIMVASTATIN

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Mode of action of cholesterol lowering drugs

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Inhibit HMG CoA reductase

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Side effects of cholesterol lowering drugs

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Side effects

  • muscle aches and pains
  • myositis RARE
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