Statins and pharmaceutical compositions containing aspirin

摘要

A pharmaceutical composition is provided which is useful for cholesterol lowering and reducing the risk of a myocardial infarction, which includes a statin, such as pravastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, atorvastatin, cerivastatin or fluvastatin, in combination with aspirin, in a manner to minimize interaction of aspirin with the statin and minimize side effects of aspirin. A method for lowering cholesterol and reducing risk of a myocardial infarction employing such composition is also provided.