Pharmacokinetic Comparison of the Potential Over-the-Counter Statins Simvastatin, Lovastatin, Fluvas...
Pharmacokinetic Comparison of the Potential Over-the-Counter Statins Simvastatin, Lovastatin, Fluvastatin and Pravastatin
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Cham: Springer International Publishing
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) dose-dependently lower both the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular disease. In 2004, the UK approved a low-dose over-the-counter (OTC) simvastatin, but the US has rejected applications for non-prescription preparations of statins. The pharmacokinetics and interaction potent...
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Pharmacokinetic Comparison of the Potential Over-the-Counter Statins Simvastatin, Lovastatin, Fluvastatin and Pravastatin
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_222724812
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_222724812
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0312-5963
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1179-1926
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10.2165/00003088-200847070-00003
