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Lovastatin; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interactions

Lovastatin is a lactone metabolite isolated from the fungus Aspergillus terreus with cholesterol-lowering and potential antineoplastic activities. Lovastatin is hydrolyzed to the active beta-hydroxy acids form, which competitively inhibits 3-hydroxyl-3-methyl...

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Atorvastatin; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interactions

Atorvastatin is a synthetic lipid-lowering agent. Atorvastatin competitively inhibits hepatic hydroxymethyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, the enzyme which catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, a key step in cholesterol synthesis. Atorvastatin also increases the number of...

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Captopril; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interactions

Captopril is a sulfhydryl-containing analog of proline with antihypertensive activity and potential antineoplastic activity. Captopril competitively inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), thereby decreasing levels of angiotensin II, increasing plasma renin activity, and decreasing aldosterone secretion....

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Diltiazem/Cardizem; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

Diltiazem is a benzothiazepine derivative with anti-hypertensive, antiarrhythmic properties. Diltiazem blocks voltage-sensitive calcium channels in the blood vessels, by inhibiting the ion-control gating mechanisms, thereby preventing calcium levels increase by other revenues. Alternatively, it has...

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Indigestion; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Indigestion also known as dyspepsia, is a condition of impaired digestion. Symptoms may include upper abdominal fullness, heartburn, nausea, belching, or upper abdominal pain.People may also experience feeling full earlier than expected when eating.Dyspepsia is a...

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