Result: LDL (bad cholesterol) Triglycerides HDL (good cholesterol) 3) Indications Hyperlipidemia Prevention of heart attack & stroke Coronary artery disease (CAD) Diabetes with high cholesterol 4) Common Doses 10 mg 20 mg 40 mg 80 mg (Usually once daily, at night preferred) 5) Important Side Effects Common: Muscle pain (myalgia) Headache Nausea Serious: Rhabdomyolysis (rare but dangerous) Liver toxicity ( LFTs) 6) Key Drug Interactions Avoid with: Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., Clarithromycin) Azole antifungals Grapefruit juice Risk: Increased statin toxicity 7) Monitoring Parameters Lipid profile Liver function tests (LFTs) CK level (if muscle pain) 8) Clinical Pearl Statins are first-line drugs for cardiovascular risk reduction
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This discussion should consider the individual's risk factors, overall health and alternative therapeutic options
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