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pravastatin /prav·a·stat·in/ (prav´ah-stat″in) an antihyperlipidemic agent that acts by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis, used as the sodium salt in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and other forms of dyslipidemia and to lower the risks associated with atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.
pravastatin [prav′ahstat′in] an antihyperlipidemic agent that acts by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis, used as the sodium salt in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and other forms of dyslipidemia and to lower the risks associated with atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. It is administered orally. pravastatin [prav´ah-stat″in] an antihyperlipidemic agent that acts by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis, used as the sodium salt in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and other forms of dyslipidemia and to lower the risks associated with atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease; administered orally.
pravastatin (prav´ n brand name: Pravachol; drug class: antihyperlipidemic; action: inhibits HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, which reduces cholesterol synthesis; use: as an adjunct in primary hypercholesterolemia (types IIa, IIb). Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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