STATIN

Statin

Statins are a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver. Increased cholesterol levels have been associated with cardiovascular disease, and statins have been found to prevent cardiovascular disease in those who are at high risk. Research has found that statins are most effective for treating cardiovascular disease as a secondary prevention strategy, with questionable benefit in those with elevated cholesterol levels but without previous CVD. Statins have some side effects including a mildly increased risk of diabetes and abnormalities in liver ...

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statin

Noun

  1. Any of a class of drugs (chiefly lactones or pyrroles) that lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood by inhibiting an enzyme involved in its biosynthesis.


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