Hypercholesterolaemia Flashcards by Jasmine Moore | Brainscape

Q

What is the main class of drugs in the treatment of high cholesterol?

A

Statins

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Q

Give an example of a statin?

A

Simvastatin

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Q

How do statins work?

A

They target the action of the HMG-CoA reductase

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