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Are beta-blockers statin drugs?
no, they do not lower cholesterol levels.
What does pravastin do for choestrol?
Pravastatin is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called statins, which are used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It works by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver responsible for cholesterol production, leading to reduced levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. Additionally, pravastatin can help raise levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, and may also have beneficial effects on triglyceride levels. Overall, it helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by managing cholesterol levels.
Is lipitor a simvistatin?
No, Lipitor is Atorvastatin. Zocor is Simvistatin. Both drugs are for hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol). No, Lipitor is Atorvastatin. Zocor is Simvistatin. Both drugs are for hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol).
What are bile acid sequesterants?
Bile acid sequesterants are drugs that act by binding with the bile produced by the liver. Bile helps the digestion and absorption of fats in the intestine. By blocking the digestion of fats, bile acid sequesterants prevent the formation of cholesterol.
How do cholesterol-reducing drugs affect people with kidney or liver disease?
people with kidney or liver disease may be more likely to have blood problems or other side effects when they take certain cholesterol-reducing drugs. And some drugs of this type may actually raise cholesterol levels in people with liver disease.
What do you take simvastatin for?
Simvastatin is a used to help to lower cholesterol levels. It does this in two ways:1. by decreasing the amount of cholesterol being produced by the liver1. by decreasing the amount of receptors that "take away" LDLs/"Bad cholesterol"
What are the 2 types of drugs for a person with high cholesterol levels?
The statins are the drug of choice - which one varies with the patient.
What is in all cholesterol drugs that you are allergic to?
not any allergic in all cholesterol drugs
What will happen if the prescription for cholesterol-reducing drugs is stopped?
Cholesterol levels may increase when the medicine is stopped, and the physician may prescribe a special diet to make this less likely.
What are cholesterol-reducing drugs?
Cholesterol-reducing drugs are medicines that lower the amount of cholesterol (a fat-like substance) in the blood.
What illegal drugs can be detected in your bloodstream?
All, I repeat, ALL illegal drugs can be detected in your bloodstream.
What are fibric acid derivatives?
Although these drugs are less effective than the statins at lowering total cholesterol, they may be able to lower the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol while raising the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
