Lescol

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A statin medication: "Lescol" is the trade name for a specific drug belonging to the statin class, used primarily to lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
    • Pharmacological agent: It refers to the chemical compound fluvastatin, which works by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver involved in cholesterol production.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctor prescribed Lescol to help manage my high cholesterol.
    • Lescol is often considered for initial cholesterol-lowering therapy.
Advanced Usage
  • "on Lescol": describes the state of taking this medication.
    • He has been on Lescol for six months with good results.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fluvastatin (n): The generic, non-brand name for the drug "Lescol".
  • Statin (n): The broader class of cholesterol-lowering drugs to which Lescol belongs.
Synonyms
  • Fluvastatin: The generic pharmaceutical name.
  • Cholesterol-lowering drug: A descriptive term for its function.
Notes on Meaning
  • Proper Noun: "Lescol" is a registered trademark. When used generically, the correct term is "fluvastatin".
  • Specific Context: This word is used almost exclusively in medical, pharmaceutical, or patient-care contexts.
Noun
  1. least expensive statin drug (trade name Lescol); usually taken orally at bedtime

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