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180 - The Ultimate Guide to Statins: An In-Depth Drug Class Review

HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast by Sean P. Kane, PharmD, BCPS

Mar 26, 202442:02Science & Medicine

In this episode, we review the pharmacology, indications, adverse effects, monitoring, and unique drug characteristics of HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins"). Key Concepts Statins reduce LDL cholesterol by 20-60% (d...