Statins are also found in the combination medications AdvicorÂ®** (lovastatin + niacin), CaduetÂ®** (atorvastatin + amlodipine), and Vytorinâ¢** (simvastatin + ezetimibe). This class of drugs works in the liver to prevent cholesterol from forming. This reduces the amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood.
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: subclinical (Adjective). Of a disease or injury, without signs and symptoms that are detectable by physical examination or laboratory test; not clinically manifest.
Subclinical deficiency, often of multiple micronutrients, is more difficult to recognise, and laboratory assessment is often complicated by the acute phase response. Clinical benefit is most likely in those people who are severely depleted and at risk of complications, and is unlikely if this is not the case.