Statins Flashcards
1
Q
How do statins work?
A
Block the enzyme hydroxy-methylglutarly-coenzyme in the liver which is responsible for the production of cholesterol
2
Q
What are statins most commonly used for?
A
Hyperlipidaemia
3
Q
Give some examples of statins
A
- atorvastatin
- simvastatin
- rosuvastatin
- pravastatin
