fluvastatin
Definition
Noun: - A synthetic statin medication used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, thereby helping to prevent cardiovascular disease. It is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor.
Usage
- Fluvastatin is prescribed to manage high cholesterol.
- It is typically administered in capsule form.
- The drug is often noted for being a cost-effective option within its class.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed fluvastatin to help control my high LDL cholesterol.
- Fluvastatin is usually taken once daily in the evening.
- Compared to other statins, fluvastatin is considered more affordable.
Advanced Usage
- Therapeutic Use: Fluvastatin is indicated for primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia, and for the secondary prevention of coronary events.
- Pharmacology: As a statin, fluvastatin works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, a key step in the liver's production of cholesterol.
Variants and Related Words
- Statin (noun): The class of drugs to which fluvastatin belongs. Other examples include atorvastatin and simvastatin.
- Lescol (noun): A common trade name for fluvastatin.
Synonyms
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (general class term)
- Antilipemic agent (general class term)
Related Terms and Phrases
- Cholesterol-lowering drug: A descriptive phrase for medications like fluvastatin.
- Lipid-lowering therapy: The treatment regimen that often includes drugs such as fluvastatin.
Noun
-
least expensive statin drug (trade name Lescol); usually taken orally at bedtime
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