STATIN MEDICATIONS

Course overview

STATIN MEDICATIONS ARE USED IN THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF HYPOCHOLESTEREMIA. THEY ARE KNOWN TO BE INHIBITORS OF THE HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE ENZYME. THIS ACTIVITY DESCRIBES THE INDICATIONS, ACTION, AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR STATINS AS A VALUABLE AGENT IN THE TREATMENT OF HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA. THIS ACTIVITY WILL HIGHLIGHT THE MECHANISM OF ACTION, DOSING, MONITORING PERTINENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH HYPOCHOLESTEREMIA.