A Quick Guide to Statins and Their Role in Cholesterol Control

A Quick Guide to Statins and Their Role in Cholesterol Control

Question. Write short note on statins.

Answer. They are also known as HMG­CoA reductase inhibitors.

The statins are Lovastatin, Simvastatin, Pravastatin,Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin.

The statins are the hypolipidaemic drugs.

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Mechanism of action

• They decrease cholesterol synthesis by inhibition of 3-hydroxy-3-methyl glutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA).
• Statins also decrease low density lipids (LDL) and triglycerides. They increases high density lipids (HDL).

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Uses

• Used in hyperlipidemia with raised LDL and total cholesterol levels.
• Used in secondary hypercholestrolemia caused due to diabetes and nephritic syndrome.

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Adverse Effects

• Headache, nausea, bowel upset and rashes
• Sleep disturbances
• Rise in serum transaminase
• Muscle tenderness can occur
• Myopathy can occur.