Statins

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors used to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.

3 drugs in this class

Drugs in Statins

Atorvastatin

Lipitor

Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular disease risk. One of the most prescribed medications worldwide.

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Indications: Hyperlipidemia, Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease...

Simvastatin

Zocor, FloLipid

FDA Approved

Simvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.

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Indications: Primary hyperlipidemia, Mixed dyslipidemia...

Rosuvastatin

Crestor, Ezallor

FDA Approved

Rosuvastatin is a potent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.

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Indications: Primary hyperlipidemia, Mixed dyslipidemia...

Related Body Systems

Body systems targeted by drugs in the Statins class.

Cardiovascular System

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