Statins represent the cornerstone for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, although muscle-related side effects and dysregulation of glucose metabolism have strongly limited their adherence and compliance especially in primary prevention therapy. The purpose of the present review is to provide the most recent evidence of the efficacy and safety of statins in monotherapy or combination with new lipid-lowering drugs.

Clinical Pharmacology of Statins: an Update

Ferri, Nicola;
2020

Abstract

Statins represent the cornerstone for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, although muscle-related side effects and dysregulation of glucose metabolism have strongly limited their adherence and compliance especially in primary prevention therapy. The purpose of the present review is to provide the most recent evidence of the efficacy and safety of statins in monotherapy or combination with new lipid-lowering drugs.
2020
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