Biology GCSE
Statins
What Statins means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA, OCR.
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Reference: AQA
Drugs that lower blood cholesterol and reduce fatty deposits; they are usually non-invasive and can be taken long term, but may cause side effects and must be taken regularly.
Medicines that reduce liver cholesterol synthesis to slow plaque build-up, require daily use and may cause side effects such as muscle aches or liver dysfunction.
Medicines taken regularly, usually as tablets, that reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood.
Topics that use Statins
- Coronary heart disease: a non-communicable disease (AQA GCSE)
- Monitoring and maintaining health (OCR GCSE)
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