Statins and statin combinations for high cholesterol

Statins and statin combinations for high cholesterol

Examples

Statins

Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
Lipitor atorvastatin
Lescol, Lescol XL fluvastatin
Altoprev, Mevacor lovastatin
Altocor lovastatin, extended-release
Pravachol pravastatin
Crestor rosuvastatin
Zocor simvastatin

Statin combinations

Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
Caduet atorvastatin and amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure
Advicor lovastatin and extended-release niacin
Vytorin simvastatin and ezetimibe, a cholesterol absorption inhibitor




Author: Robin Parks, MS Last Updated: July 11, 2008
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology


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