Table 1 Definitions for high vs. low intensity lipid-lowering therapy
Generic entity of study medications | Brand name | High-intensity daily doses (mg) | Low-intensity daily doses (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
Atorvastatin | Lipitor | > 10 | ≤ 10 |
Fluvastatin | Lescol | All doses considered low-intensity | |
Lovastatin | Mevacor | > 40 | ≤ 40 |
Pravastatin | Pravachol | All doses considered low-intensity | |
Rosuvastatin | Crestor | > 5 | ≤ 5 |
Simvastatin | Zocor | > 40 | ≤ 40 |
Ezetimibe | Zetia | ||
Ezetimibe + simvastatin fixed combination | Vytorin | If simvastatin component > 40 | If simvastatin component ≤ 40 |