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fluvastatin

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flu·va·stat·in  (flv-sttn)
n.
A statin, C 24H25FNO4·NA, that blocks the body's synthesis of cholesterol and is administered especially to individuals who are at risk for heart disease.
[flu(oro)- + -vastatin, statin suff.; see pravastatin.]
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Noun1.fluvastatin - least expensive statin drug (trade name Lescol); usually taken orally at bedtime
Lescol
lipid-lowering medication, lipid-lowering medicine, statin, statin drug - a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase


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Six statins are currently available, and they are known by a variety of brand names: atorvastatin (Lipitor*), fluvastatin (Lescol ([dagger])), lovastatin (Mevacor, ([double dagger]) Altoprev ([section])), pravastatin (Pravachol ([parallel])), rosuvastatin (Crestor (#)), and simvastatin (Zocor ([double dagger])) (2-4) (Table).
Potential adverse effects of statins on muscle by Mangione, Kathleen K. / Physical Therapy
12) Statins Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Lowers high blood fluvastatin (Lescol), cholesterol levels lovastatin (Mevacor), by reducing LDL pravastatin (Pravachol), ("bad") cholesterol simvastatin (Zocor) and levels; helps to rosuvastatin (Crestor) increase HDL ("good") cholesterol and reduce triglyceride levels.
Women & heart health: from prevention to intervention by National Women's Health Report
His current medication regimen included quinapril, digoxin, fluvastatin, atorvastatin, amoxicillin, and prednisone.
Inferior glottic ridges that prevent vocal fold closure. ... by Sataloff, Robert T. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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