Statins and HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Statins block the enzyme HMG CoA reductase, slowing cholesterol production.

Statins are commonly used to treat high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia).

An enzyme critical for cholesterol synthesis.

Muscle issues (myositis, rhabdomyolysis) and liver problems are potential side effects.

Usually taken once daily, often in the evening or at bedtime.

The ending of the names for statin drugs

Statins can increase the removal of LDL from the body

Inflammation of the muscles.

The breakdown of muscle tissue.

High cholesterol levels.

Brand name for rosuvastatin, a statin.

Brand name for atorvastatin (statin).

Some statins (like Lipitor, Simvastatin) may interact negatively with grapefruit.

Antacids containing magnesium should be avoided with some statins (like Crestor).

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Statins

Statins come in various dosages and tablet/capsule formats

A potential side effect of statins involving the liver.

Statin drugs often end with the suffix '-statin'.

Statins are primarily used to treat high cholesterol, medically known as hyperlipidemia.

Statins work by blocking the enzyme HMG CoA reductase, slowing down the production of cholesterol.

Statins can help increase the removal of LDL ('Lousy') cholesterol from the body.

Common side effects include myositis (muscle inflammation) and rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown).

Statins can sometimes cause liver dysfunction.

Certain statins (like Lipitor, Mevacor, Pravachol, and Zocor) should be avoided with grapefruit.

Crestor (rosuvastatin) should not be taken with antacids containing magnesium.

Generic drug names are usually shorter, simpler versions of the brand name and reflect the actual active ingredient.

Rosuvastatin is the generic name for the statin drug Crestor.

Fluvastatin is the generic name for Lescol, another statin medication.

Atorvastatin is the generic name for the statin drug Lipitor.

Lovastatin is the generic name for Mevacor, a statin medication.

Pravastatin is the generic name for the statin drug Pravachol.

Simvastatin is the generic name for the statin drug Zocor.

Statins are a type of drug used to treat high cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia.

Statins work by blocking the enzyme HMG CoA reductase, which is crucial for the production of cholesterol.

Common side effects of statins include muscle inflammation (myositis), muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis), muscle cramps/pain, and liver dysfunction.

Statins are usually taken once a day, often in the evening or at bedtime.

Some statins, like Lipitor, Mevacor, Pravachol, and Zocor, should not be taken with grapefruit.

Statins are categorized as HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors.

Common side effects include muscle problems like myositis (muscle inflammation) and rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), as well as muscle cramps and pain. Liver dysfunction is also a possibility.

Statin drugs often end with the suffix '-statin'.

Some statins interact negatively with grapefruit, potentially leading to increased blood levels of the drug.

Statins block an enzyme called HMG CoA Reductase, which is involved in the final step of making cholesterol in the body.

Many statin medications end with '-statin', like atorvastatin or simvastatin.

Some statins interact negatively with grapefruit and should be avoided with this fruit.