INBDE - HIGH CHOLESTEROL

Question 1

Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Lovastatin (Altoprev),
Pitavastatin (Livalo), Pravastatin (Pravachol),
Rosuvastatin (Crestor), Simvastatin (Zocor)

Answer 1

MOA:
* Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase
* Reduce hepatic production of cholesterol

SIDE EFFECTS:
* increased pulp chamber calcification
* When used with fibrates cause
rhabdomyolysis