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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, any of a group of drugs that competitively inhibit the enzyme catalyzing the rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis and are used to lower plasma lipoprotein levels in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia. Also called statin . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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LIPOVAS (simvastatin) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor co-developed by Merck & Co. WARNINGS Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis In clinical trials, there was no excess of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis associated with ezetimibe compared with the relevant control arm (placebo or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor alone). WARNINGS Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis In clinical trials, there was no excess of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis associated with ezetimibe compared with the relevant control arm (placebo or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor alone). |
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