: any of a group of drugs (such as lovastatin and simvastatin) that inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol and promote the production of LDL-binding receptors in the liver resulting in a usually marked decrease in the level of LDL and a modest increase in the level of HDL circulating in blood plasma
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This is quite different from, say, statins, widely prescribed for high cholesterol and cardiovascular health.
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David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
In addition to PrEP, the mandate requires insurers to cover more than 100 other preventative services, including lung cancer screenings, prenatal nutritional supplements, and heart statins.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 13 Jan. 2025
Eating grapefruit can interfere with the action of several kinds of medications, including anti-anxiety drugs and statins.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Vitamin D supplements may also interact with several types of medications, including statins, thiazide diuretics, and steroids.13 Be sure to consult a healthcare provider before taking any vitamin D supplements, and only take them as directed.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 19 Jan. 2025
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David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
In addition to PrEP, the mandate requires insurers to cover more than 100 other preventative services, including lung cancer screenings, prenatal nutritional supplements, and heart statins.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 13 Jan. 2025
Eating grapefruit can interfere with the action of several kinds of medications, including anti-anxiety drugs and statins.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Vitamin D supplements may also interact with several types of medications, including statins, thiazide diuretics, and steroids.13 Be sure to consult a healthcare provider before taking any vitamin D supplements, and only take them as directed.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Statin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statin. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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statin
noun
stat·in
ˈstat-ᵊn 
: any of a group of lipid-lowering drugs (as lovastatin and simvastatin) that function by inhibiting a liver enzyme which controls the synthesis of cholesterol and by promoting the production of LDL-binding receptors in the liver resulting in a usually marked decrease in the level of LDL and a modest increase in the level of HDL circulating in blood plasma
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