... cholesterol-lowering drugs Lüllmann, Color Atlas of Pharmacology © 2000 Thieme All rights reserved Usage subject to terms and conditions of license 156 Drugs used in Hyperlipoproteinemias liver meets its increased ... ingestion an unpleasant experience The statins, lovastatin (L), simvastatin (S), pravastatin (P), fluvastatin (F), cerivastatin, and atorvastatin, inhibit HMG CoA reductase The active group of ... production of urine may cease (anuria) By means of diuretics an attempt is made to maintain urinary flow Use of either osmotic or loop diuretics is indicated Massive use of diuretics entails a hazard of...