HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)

The HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) class covers 2 of the active ingredients in this catalogue, including Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin. Ingredients in one class share a mechanism of action, so their interactions, contraindications and typical side effects tend to overlap.

Active ingredients

• Atorvastatin

  HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)

  C10AA05

  Atorvastatin is a high-intensity statin used in adults for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. It inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reducing LDL cholesterol and lowering the risk of cardiovascular events.

• Rosuvastatin

  HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)

  C10AA07

  Rosuvastatin is a high-intensity statin used in adults for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. It inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reduces LDL cholesterol substantially and lowers the risk of cardiovascular events.

Medications

• 
  Crestor

  Rosuvastatin

  5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
• 
  Lipitor

  Atorvastatin

  10mg · 20mg · 40mg · 80mg

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