List of Statins + Uses, Types Side Effects - Drugs. com Statins (also called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) block an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase that is involved in making cholesterol Specifically, statins block the synthesis of mevalonate, which is a precursor to sterols such as cholesterol
Repatha: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects Warnings - Drugs. com Repatha is used to lower high cholesterol alongside dietary changes and to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in those at increased risk for these events, such as death from cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, angina requiring hospitalization, or certain types of heart surgery It is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously), every 2 weeks or once a month
List of Antihyperlipidemic combinations - Drugs. com Antihyperlipidemic agents promote reduction of lipid levels in the blood Some antihyperlipidemic agents aim to lower the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, some reduce triglyceride levels, and some help raise the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol By reducing the LDL cholesterol, they can prevent both the primary and secondary symptoms of coronary heart disease