Statins – HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Drugs: Lipitor, Lescol, Mevacor, Pravachol, Zocar
Advantages:
- Most effective in lowering LDL cholesterol
- Clinical trials have shown reduced progression of plaquing
- Reduced incidence of CV events in patients with CAD
- New studies show reduction in risk of fractures
- Stabilization of the arterial wall and plaques
- Reduces inflammation at the blood vessel wall