Generic Names
The generic name of Mevacor.
What is Lovastatin?
A class of drug to not drink grapefruit juice with.
What are HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors?
The general side effects of taking a statin.
What are fatigue, diarrhea, muscle/joint pain?
This medication, often used alongside statins, works by reducing the absorption of cholesterol from the intestine.
What is Zetia/Ezetimibe?
The enzyme that is targeted by statin drugs.
What is HMG CoA reductase?
What is Atorvastatin?
Drugs to take at night.
What are statins?
I've got the worst headache and I'm taking a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. The generic of this medication.
What is ezetimibe?
Statins are often recommended for individuals with this condition that leads to high cholesterol levels.
What is high cholesterol?
Statins are often used in patients with this cardiovascular condition to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
What is CVD?
The generic name of Pravachol.
What is Pravastatin?
An additional side effect of antihyperlipidemics that is exclusive to cholesterol absorption inhibitors.
What are Zetia headaches?
This side effect is characterized by persistent tiredness or weakness and may be linked to statin use.
What is fatigue?
This lifestyle modification is often emphasized to patients starting statin therapy for better overall cardiovascular health.
What are good diet and excercise?
The daily dose for taking a 20mg tablet QID.
What is 80mg?
The generic name of Zocor.
What is Simvastatin?
This is an important dietary recommendation for patients on statins to help manage cholesterol levels.
What is a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol?
The goals of taking an antihyperlipidemic.
What are lowering TG and LDL?
This drug class includes Zetia.
What are cholesterol absorption inhibitors?
A way to increase the effectiveness of a statin.
What is taking Zetia alongside a statin?
The generic name for Crestor AND Zetia.
What are Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe?
A way to resolve GI issues when taking medication.
What is taking the medication with food?
This is a rare but serious side effect of statins characterized by severe muscle breakdown.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
These specific statins should be taken at night.
What are lovastatin, pravastatin, and simvastatin?
This common side effect of statins can cause discomfort and may lead to discontinuation of therapy.
What are muscle pain or cramps?