Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in AdultsDIANE Publishing, 1997 - 170 pages Presents the National Cholesterol Education Program's updated recommendations for cholesterol management with examination of available evidence on coronary heart disease (CHD) and high blood cholesterol. Topics of discussion include: patients with established CHD and others at high risk; cholesterol lowering in women, the elderly, and young adults; physical activity and weight loss as components of dietary therapy; drug therapy; cholesterol lowering and total mortality; and cost-effectiveness of cholesterol lowering. Includes tables and dietary recommendations with sample menus. |
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... ( lovastatin , pravastatin , and simvastatin ) are highly effective in lowering LDL - cholesterol . They appear to be relatively safe , but long - term safety remains to be demonstrated . Therefore , they should be used with particular ...
... ( lovastatin , pravastatin , and simvastatin ) are highly effective in lowering LDL - cholesterol . They appear to be relatively safe , but long - term safety remains to be demonstrated . Therefore , they should be used with particular ...
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... ( lovastatin , pravastatin , simvastatin ) Other classes of drugs include : • Fibric acid derivatives ( gemfibrozil , clofibrate ) • Probucol Hormones which may be considered are : Estrogen replacement 2. Major Drugs a . Bile acid ...
... ( lovastatin , pravastatin , simvastatin ) Other classes of drugs include : • Fibric acid derivatives ( gemfibrozil , clofibrate ) • Probucol Hormones which may be considered are : Estrogen replacement 2. Major Drugs a . Bile acid ...
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... Lovastatin , pravastatin , simvastatin LDL - cholesterol - ↓. Table 3-2 Summary of Nicotinic Acid Available drugs Lipid / lipoprotein effects Major use Contraindications - Absolute Relative Reduce CHD risk Long - term safety Major side ...
... Lovastatin , pravastatin , simvastatin LDL - cholesterol - ↓. Table 3-2 Summary of Nicotinic Acid Available drugs Lipid / lipoprotein effects Major use Contraindications - Absolute Relative Reduce CHD risk Long - term safety Major side ...
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... lovastatin , pravastatin , and simvastatin These drugs are summarized in table 3-3 . The major action of the HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ( statins ) is to lower LDL - cholesterol levels . 433,434 High efficacy for lowering LDL ...
... lovastatin , pravastatin , and simvastatin These drugs are summarized in table 3-3 . The major action of the HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ( statins ) is to lower LDL - cholesterol levels . 433,434 High efficacy for lowering LDL ...
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... Lovastatin 10-40 mg - Pravastatin 10-40 mg Simvastatin 5-20 mg - Lovastatin - 80 mg Pravastatin - 40 mg Simvastatin 40 mg - - 10 , 20 , 40 mg tablets Lovastatin Pravastatin - 10 , 20 , 40 mg tablets - 5 , 10 , 20 , 40 mg tablets ...
... Lovastatin 10-40 mg - Pravastatin 10-40 mg Simvastatin 5-20 mg - Lovastatin - 80 mg Pravastatin - 40 mg Simvastatin 40 mg - - 10 , 20 , 40 mg tablets Lovastatin Pravastatin - 10 , 20 , 40 mg tablets - 5 , 10 , 20 , 40 mg tablets ...
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