Statins Flashcards
1
Q
What are statins?
A
cholesterol lowering medications that help reduce LDL cholesterol in the body
2
Q
how do they lower cholesterol levels in the blood?
A
statins inhibit an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase
3
Q
what is HMG-CoA reductase?
A
enzyme which helps with cholesterol production in the liver.
