Last Update: February 13, 2023, 17:15 IST
According to a report by Harvard Health Publishing, there are five different types of cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Statin medication should be your primary option for lowering bad cholesterol.
Not all negative health connotations associated with cholesterol are true. Our bodies require cholesterol, which is a lipid or fat, for the production of cell membranes, essential hormones such as testosterone and estrogen, bile acids for digestion and absorption of fats, and vitamin D. However, atherosclerosis, or the buildup of cholesterol-rich fatty deposits in the arteries, is linked to bad cholesterol. This can cause the arteries to narrow or close, slowing or stopping blood flow to vital organs, especially the heart and brain. A heart attack can occur as a result of coronary artery disease or atherosclerosis.
While you should focus on your lifestyle choices to keep cholesterol under control, sometimes medicines also come to the rescue. There are many pills and medicines that not only lower cholesterol but also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Depending on how you respond to the diet and your risk of heart attack and stroke, you can determine whether you need medication to lower your cholesterol.
According to a report by Harvard Health Publishing, there are five different types of cholesterol-lowering drugs. Statin medication should be your primary option for lowering bad cholesterol. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are another name for statins. They include the following: atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor), simvastatin (Zocor), pravastatin (Pravachol), rosuvastatin (Crestor).
HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme required for the synthesis of cholesterol, is inhibited by statins. Statins also reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, which is hardening of the arteries, as well as lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
These 10 tablets that come in a blister are quite affordable, costing around Rs.25 on various online medicine websites in India, making the cost of one tablet around Rs.2.50. However, you should never remember to self-medicate as it can have side effects that can become life-threatening.
Before you pop a pill in your mouth, it is important that you seek the advice of a doctor. First book an appointment with your doctor, discuss the potential benefits and side effects and then decide whether you should take the medicine or not.
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