are cholesterol-lowering drugs that are primarily effective in lowering LDLc.

Group of drugs that lower production of cholesterol in the body by inhibiting the enzyme HMG Co-A reductase.

A type of drug that lowers LDL (“bad” cholesterol) by inhibiting HMG CoA reductase, the enzyme that manages the rate of cholesterol production. Statin drugs also enhance the capability of the liver to remove LDL-cholesterol already in the blood.

A class of drugs that reduce cholesterol in the blood.

One type of cholesterol-lowering drug that includes lovastatin, pravastatin, and simvastatin. These drugs lower LDL levels by limiting the amount of cholesterol the body can make.

A class of drugs used to lower cholesterol. Statins inhibit the liver enzyme hMG CoA reductase, which is used in the manufacture of cholesterol. Statins include lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), and atorvastatin (Lipitor).

a group of drugs that reduce LDL cholesterol in the blood See background information on statins.

A class of drugs that are usually the first-line choice for lowering high LDL cholesterol. These drugs work by reducing the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver, which triggers liver cells to absorb more cholesterol from the bloodstream. Statins have been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina, and arrhythmia in many ways. They have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

are a class of drugs that are effective for lowering LDL cholesterol, lowering TG and raising HDL levels and are generally well tolerated. The statins currently available include atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin and simvastatin.

A class of medications that have proven highly effective for lowering high blood cholesterol levels. Statins typically reduce LDL cholesterol 20 to 60 percent.

See HMG Coenzyme A reductase inhibitors.

A type of cholesterol-lowering drug that keeps the liver from producing as much cholesterol and help the liver take more out of the blood stream. (Read about " Cholesterol")

A drug class (called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) that may help reduce levels of LDL ("bad cholesterol") in the blood. Often prescribed to patients with high cholesterol levels who have a history of heart attack or who are at risk.

drugs that inhibit the manufacture of cholesterol by the liver; used to treat high cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia

A class of drugs that lower cholesterol. See the entire definition of Statins

(Atorvastatin, Fluvastatin & Lovastatin are examples): Commonly used to reduce cholesterol. Can also weaken muscle tissue.

a class or type of cholesterol-lowering medication that lowers LDL cholesterol levels, lowers triglycerides and raises HDL by limiting the amount of cholesterol the body can make.

A family of medications (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) that suppress the production of LDL while increasing the number of receptors in the liver that take in and destroy LDL cholesterol. Statins are among the most effective cholesterol-lowering drugs currently on the market, but they have been associated with potential liver problems, so liver function must be monitored regularly.

Drugs that interfere with the manufacture of cholesterol by the liver and are used to treat high blood cholesterol levels. Because statins may also promote reabsorption of cholesterol deposits in the arteries, they are being studied as a possible means to reverse atherosclerosis. Cholesterol lowering by statins (e.g., pravastatin, atorvastatin, simvastatin) has been a major breakthrough, slowing the progression of atherosclerosis and reducing heart attack and sudden death. They also decrease the frequency of angina pectoris.

Statins are a class of drugs that help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Statins are a class of LDL-cholesterol lowering drugs that has been found to be highly effective

Drugs which inhibit the action of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, blocking the manufacture of cholesterol in the body, mainly the liver. They are considered the gold standard therapy and are the most widely prescribed lipid-modifying drugs.

Cholesterol-lowering medications that interfere with the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase; also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Statins work by changing the way the liver processes lipids (see Cardiovascular Health).