what are statins?

Answer 1

The statins (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) form a class of hypolipidemic agents, used as pharmaceuticals to lower cholesterol levels in people at risk for cardiovascular disease because of hypercholesterolemia. They work by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme that determines the speed of cholesterol synthesis. Inhibition of this enzyme in the liver stimulates the LDL-receptors, which results in an increased clearance of LDL from the bloodstream and a decrease in blood cholesterol levels. The first results can be seen after one week of use and the effect is maximal after four to six weeks.

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Answer 2

Statins are a class of drugs that lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood by reducing the production of cholesterol by the liver. Statins block the enzyme in the liver that is responsible for making cholesterol.

Answer 3

The statins (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) form a class of hypolipidemic agents, used as pharmaceuticals to lower cholesterol levels in people at risk for cardiovascular disease because of hypercholesterolemia. They work by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme that determines the speed of cholesterol synthesis. Inhibition of this enzyme in the liver stimulates the LDL-receptors, which results in an increased clearance of LDL from the bloodstream and a decrease in blood cholesterol levels. The first results can be seen after one week of use and the effect is maximal after four to six weeks.

Answer 4

I all so was taking Lipitor for cholesterol, but then my doctor switched me to Caduet. A combination Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure medication, for several years. I have not experienced any more than normal short term memory loss. My long term memory is just find. Now because of financial and no medical I can not afford to take that medication. and still see no change. I have also heard on the news within the last month or so that the cholesterol medications do not give appreciably any major cholesterol lowering capabilities to warrant the taking of these drugs. And it is not a life or death situation. They feel it is just a ruse by the pharmaceutical company's to push these drugs on people in order to make themselves more money. Diet and exercise will do the same thing and better. And you can keep the money in your pocketbook.

Answer 5

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, pharmaceuticals to lower cholesterol levels.

Atorvastatin (Lipitor, Torvast)
Cerivastatin (Lipobay, Baycol) – withdrawn from the market in 2001 due to risk of serious adverse effects.
Fluvastatin (Lescol)
Lovastatin (Mevacor, Altocor)
Mevastatin – naturally-occurring compound, found in red yeast rice.
Pitavastatin (Livalo, Pitava)
Pravastatin (Pravachol, Selektine, Lipostat)
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Simvastatin (Zocor, Lipex)

Answer 6

They are releasing factors - capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone or some targeted substance (such as cholesterol).

Answer 7

A cholesterol lowering class of drug. Some believe it is a wonder drug as it has so many benefits, like aspirin.

Answer 8

all the previous answers are good. i'd just like to tell you that i was prescribed simvastatin. a year ago and it has helped me enormously. with a problem i have with my legs

Answer 9

they are tablets that help lower cholesterol in the body

Answer 10

drugs to reduce cholesterol