Statins and Cholesterol Management
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These flashcards cover the definitions and brand names of statins used to manage cholesterol levels.
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Statin
A class of drugs used to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
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Crestor (Rosuvastatin)
A brand name for a statin medication used to manage high cholesterol.
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Lescol XL (Fluvastatin)
A brand name for a statin medication that helps reduce bad cholesterol.
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Zocor (Simvastatin)
A brand name for a statin drug prescribed to control high cholesterol levels.
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Mevacor (Lovastatin)
A brand name for a statin that lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL cholesterol.
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Pravachol (Pravastatin)
A brand name for a statin used to reduce bad cholesterol and improve overall cholesterol levels.
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