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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.

n. A drug of the statin class, used to treat hypercholesterolemia and to prevent cardiovascular disease.

n. least expensive statin drug (trade name Lescol); usually taken orally at bedtime

"Patients who were initially randomized to fluvastatin or placebo in the 5 - to 6-year trial were offered open-label fluvastatin in a 2-year extension of the original study."

lipid-lowering medication    statin    statin drug    lipid-lowering medicine   

lovastatin