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statinenUK
stat·in S0718450 (stăt′n)n. Any of a class of lipid-lowering drugs that reduce serum cholesterol levels by inhibiting a key enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of cholesterol.
[From the names of such lipid-lowering drugs as pravastatin.]statin (ˈstætɪn) n (Pharmacology) any of a class of drugs, including atorvastatin and simvastatin, that lower the levels of low-density lipoproteins in the blood by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme involved in the production of cholesterol in the liverThesaurus| Noun | 1. | statin - a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductaselipid-lowering medication, lipid-lowering medicine, statin drugatorvastatin, Lipitor - an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be givenBaycol, cerivastatin - an oral drug (trade name Baycol) to reduce blood cholesterol levelsfluvastatin, Lescol - least expensive statin drug (trade name Lescol); usually taken orally at bedtimelovastatin, Mevacor - an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequatemedicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of diseasePravachol, pravastatin - an oral drug (trade name Pravachol) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after nonfatal heart attackssimvastatin, Zocor - an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks |
TranslationsstatinenUK
statin (stăt′n)n. Any of a class of lipid-lowering drugs that reduce serum cholesterol levels by inhibiting a key enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of cholesterol.–statin A popular term for a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, which ↓ cholesterol–eg, pravastatin, lovastatin, etc, which ↓ progression of ASHD/CAD, even in absence of ↑ cholesterol. See Atorvastatin, Cervastatin, Fluvastatin, Lovastatin, Pravastatin, Simvastatin. statin (stat'in) [ -stat + -in] Any of the drugs of the class known as 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase inhibitors. These drugs have powerful lipid-lowering properties. The names of drugs in this class all end in “-statin” (e.g., atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, and simvastatin). Drugs from this class reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke. Synonym: HMG CoA enzyme inhibitorPatient discussion about statinQ. husband has horrible rash bil. below knees to his ankles. it is bright red yellow weeping cracks. On statins He has been on zocor for 15 years and we are so afraid this may have something to do with this drug. He has stopped taking the drug because the pain and weakness, and numbness in his legs is considerable A. i looked up for side effects and i saw only "eczema" as a skin side effect. but it seems odd to me that after 15 years you got this kind of side effect. it should have appeared years ago. you know- it might be a very good idea to go and see a Dr... and not stopping a medication without warning.. More discussions about statinstatinenUK
Synonyms for statinnoun a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductaseSynonyms- lipid-lowering medication
- lipid-lowering medicine
- statin drug
Related Words- atorvastatin
- Lipitor
- Baycol
- cerivastatin
- fluvastatin
- Lescol
- lovastatin
- Mevacor
- medicament
- medication
- medicinal drug
- medicine
- Pravachol
- pravastatin
- simvastatin
- Zocor
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