Statin (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor) Drugs (List A-Z)

A-Z List of Statin Drugs (HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitors):

• Atorvastatin - Lipitor, Torvast
• Cerivastatin - Lipobay, withdrawn from market 2001.
• Fluvastatin - Lescol
• Lovastatin - Altocor, Altoprev, Mevacor,
• Mevastatin - natural compound, non pharmaceutical.
• Pitavastatin - Livalo, Pitava
• Pravastatin - Lipostat, Pravachol, Selektine
• Rosuvastatin - Crestor
• Simvastatin - Lipex, Zocor

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Nicotinic Acid (Niacin, Vitamin B3) Pharmacology

Nicotinic Acid Pharamcological Actions:

• Reduces LDL cholesterol.
• Reduces triglycerides.
• Increases HDL cholesterol.
• Not well tolerated due to side effects.
• Should normally be used with a statin drug.
• Can be used alone in patients who cannot tolerate statins.

Therapeutic Nicotinic Acid Preparations:

• Niaspan - Nicotinic acid prolonged release
  
• Tredaptive - Nicotinic acid + Laropiprant (modified release)

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Most Lavished On Dog Breeds (UK, 2008)

General Details:

• In 2008 dog lovers spent up to £89,000 on their pet dogs.
• The results are from a survey of 3000 UK dog owners by eSure (insurance firm) in 2008.
• The expenses are even higher for some owners as they have more than one dog.
• The largest expense was vets' fees, followed by food & then kennel fees.
• The most expensive dog was the chihuahua (pictured).

The expenses included:

• Buying the dog
• Food
• Grooming
• Insurance
• Kennel fees
• Treats
• Vets bills

Estimated lifetime spends per breed:

• 1 Chihuahua (pictured)- £88,691
• 2 Greyhound - £82,797
• 3 Mastiff - £81,619
• 4 Boxer - £49,896
• 5 English setter - £49,548
• 6 Doberman pinscher - £49,304
• 7 Golden retriever - £48,442
• 8 Poodle - £45,852
• 9 Dalmatian - £44,383
• 10 Great Dane - £41,661
• 11 Whippet - £36,313
• 12 Border collie - £35,573
• 13 Dachshund - £34,046
• 14 Pug - £34,034
• 15 Bulldog - £33,994
• 16 Beagle - £33,340
• 17 Rhodesian ridgeback - £30,841
• 18 Labrador - £30,291
• 19 Spaniel - £26,887
• 20 Jack Russell - £26,326

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Dog Breeds (List A-to-Z)

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Vita Coco Drinks Range - Filtered Coconut Water

Vito Coco Product Information:

• Coconut flavoured drinks range.
• The product was launched in 2004 & is produced in New York.
• It is imported to the UK by Marigold Health Foods in London.
• Vita Coco is claimed to be pure filtered coconut water.
• Claims to contain more potassium than 2 bananas in one of it's standard 330ml cartons.
• The taste is distinctly coconut & refreshing.
• Found mostly at health food stores.
• No straw with the package.
• Cost (UK) - £1.29 for a 330ml carton.
• 66 calories per carton (20 calories per 100ml).
• website www.vitacoco.com

Vita Coco Drinks Range:

• 100% Pure Cocunut Water
• Cocunut Water With Acai & Pomegranate
• Cocunut Water With Peach & Mango
• Cocunut Water With Pineapple

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