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Reductase Inhibitors_Anti-cholesterols_Statins Flashcards

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Reductase Inhibitors/Anti-Cholesterols/Statins:specific drugs

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atorvastatin;rosuvastatin;symvastatin;pravastatin;fluvastatin;lovastatin;Lipitor;Crestor;Zocor;Pravachol;Lescol;Mevocor

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Reductase Inhibitors/Anti-Cholesterols/Statins:drug actions

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inhibits HMG CoA reductase which is what enables cells to make cholesterol

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Reductase Inhibitors/Anti-Cholesterols/Statins:indications

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hyperlipidemia

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Reductase Inhibitors/Anti-Cholesterols/Statins:side effects

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muscle aches;liver changes and rhabdomyolysis (rare)

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