2024年2月19日 · Medications that may be used to treat high cholesterol (also called hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia) include: Statins such as atorvastatin ( Lipitor ), fluvastatin ( Lescol XL ), lovastatin ( Altoprev ), pravastatin , rosuvastatin ( Crestor ), or simvastatin ( Zocor )

2023年10月12日 · Lipitor (atorvastatin) belongs to a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body.

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2024年12月18日 · Statins (also called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) block an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase that is involved in making cholesterol. Specifically, statins block the synthesis of mevalonate, which is a precursor to sterols such as cholesterol. ... Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over ...

2024年3月6日 · Atorvastatin is medication used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) levels to help prevent prevent heart disease, angina (chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks. Atorvastatin calcium belongs to a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins).

Zetia works to reduce the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs. You should stay on a cholesterol-lowering diet while taking this medicine. Zetia is sometimes given together with other cholesterol-lowering medications, including fenofibrate, or a statin medication such as atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, or fluvastatin. You ...

2024年5月6日 · Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. Some cholesterol medications should not be taken at the same time. If you take ezetimibe with another cholesterol medicine, follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. You should not use ezetimibe if you have moderate to severe liver disease.

2023年3月23日 · Medications called “statins” are the most commonly prescribed drugs used to reduce cholesterol. Some examples of statin medications are Lipitor® (atorvastatin), Pravachol® (pravastatin), Zocor® (simvastatin), Livalo® (pitavastatin) and Crestor® (rosuvastatin). Unfortunately, some people may experience muscle pain or weakness while ...

2024年6月9日 · HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also called statins, are a widely prescribed group of medications used in addition to diet to help lower high cholesterol and other lipids. Statins are used to help protect the heart and blood vessel system and may help lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina and heart bypass surgery.

2024年8月26日 · Simvastatin (Zocor) is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol. Includes simvastatin side effects, interactions and indications.