Statins Flashcards

1
Q

Statins are

A

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

Lower cholesterol

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2
Q

Statins are used for

A

Lowering cholesterol

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3
Q

Mevacor

A

Lovastatin

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4
Q

side effect of statin drugs

A

risk of rhabdomyolysis

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5
Q

Atorvastatin

A

Lipitor

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6
Q

Pravastatin

A

Pravachol

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7
Q

Rosuastatin

A

Crestor

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8
Q

Simvastatin

A

Zocor

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