Statin (Noun)
Meaning
A medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a statin to help lower my high cholesterol levels.
- She has been taking a statin for several years to manage her hypercholesterolemia.
- The study found that statin therapy significantly reduced the risk of heart disease in patients with high cholesterol.
- After a heart attack, many patients are put on a statin to prevent future cardiovascular events.
- The pharmacist warned me about potential side effects of the statin, including muscle pain and liver damage.