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  2. Statin - Wikipedia

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    Statins remain a first-line treatment in familial hypercholesterolemia, [53] although other cholesterol-reducing measures may be required. [55] In people with homozygous deficiencies, statins may still prove helpful, albeit at high doses and in combination with other cholesterol-reducing medications.

  3. Rosuvastatin - Wikipedia

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    Rosuvastatin, sold under the brand name Crestor among others, is a statin medication, used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treat abnormal lipids. [6] It is recommended to be used together with dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss. [ 6 ]

  4. Discovery and development of statins - Wikipedia

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    Type 2 statins have unique fluorophenyl group that causes additional polar interaction between the enzyme and the statins, which results in a tighter binding to the enzyme. The newest statin, rosuvastatin has a unique polar methane sulfonamide group, which is quite hydrophilic and confers low lipophilicity. The sulfonamide group forms a unique ...

  5. Fewer people may need statins to prevent heart disease, new ...

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    In other words, as many as 4 million people in the U.S. who currently take statins for primary prevention — meaning they have not had a cardiovascular event such as a stroke or heart attack ...

  6. Lipid-lowering agent - Wikipedia

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    Lipid-lowering agents, also sometimes referred to as hypolipidemic agents, cholesterol-lowering drugs, or antihyperlipidemic agents are a diverse group of pharmaceuticals that are used to lower the level of lipids and lipoproteins, such as cholesterol, in the blood (hyperlipidemia). The American Heart Association recommends the descriptor ...

  7. Statin-associated autoimmune myopathy - Wikipedia

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    A differentiating feature between this and more benign statin side effects is SAAM typically has a late onset. While muscle pain (myalgia) is seen in 9-20% of patients treated with statins, it typically occurs in the first month of treatment. SAAM has a later onset, occurring years after uncomplicated statin use.