In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. 1. Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors): Lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, fluvastatin, atrovastatin and rosuvastatin are the statins having similar mechanism of action and side effects. Statins act by inhibiting cellular cholesterol production, depleting the intracellular pool of cholesterol, and in consequence […]