Abstract

STATINS-DRUG OF CHOICE IN HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIC PATIENTS

Dr. Jog Antony MBBS MD*, Anjali Kuriakose (Pharm D), Haripriya Babu (Pharm D), Jeswin Jacob (Pharm D), Shyma Thangal (Pharm D) and Shamna Sadan (M Pharm).

ABSTRACT

Hypercholesterolemia is the elevation of cholesterol in blood, often due to diet and lifestyle. Statins or HMG CoA reductase are a class of drug used to lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting the enzyme HMG CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the blood. Adherence and quality of life can be improved in patients who participate in a brief face-to-face counselling session with a community pharmacist about the statin therapy.

Keywords: Hypercholesterolemia pharmacist about the statin therapy.