Statins Flashcards
1
Q
Statins are
A
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Lower cholesterol
2
Q
Statins are used for
A
Lowering cholesterol
3
Q
Mevacor
A
Lovastatin
4
Q
side effect of statin drugs
A
risk of rhabdomyolysis
5
Q
Atorvastatin
A
Lipitor
6
Q
Pravastatin
A
Pravachol
7
Q
Rosuastatin
A
Crestor
8
Q
Simvastatin
A
Zocor