Mechanism of Action of Rosuvastatin
Introduction Rosuvastatin is a statin medication used to treat hypercholesterolemia and reduce cardiovascular risk. It lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by inhibiting hepatic cholesterol synthesis. Rosuvastatin is one of the most potent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and is widely used in prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Mechanism of Action (Step-wise) A key exam point is that … Read more