Category: Cholesterol (Page 2)

General description of Zocor Zocor, also known by its generic name simvastatin, is a prescription medication commonly used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It belongs to a class of drugs called statins, which work by blocking an enzyme that the body needs to make cholesterol. Zocor is typically prescribed to individuals with high…

Introduction to Crestor Rosuvastatin, marketed under the brand name Crestor, is a widely prescribed medication used to lower cholesterol levels in individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease. As a member of the statin class of drugs, Crestor works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase in the liver, which plays a key role in cholesterol production….