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mass movement
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any one of several processes by which gravity moves sediment downhill
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Treatment of high cholesterol and triglycerides.
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Inhibits HMG-CoA,the enzyme that catalyzes the first step in the cholesterol synthesis pathwaybthereby reducing serum cholesterol.
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pain
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decreases pain reception in the brain.
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angina,hypertension
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blocks beta adrenergic receptors in the heart,decreasing heart excitability
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hypothyroidism
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increases metabolic rate of body tissues,cardiac output and oxygen consumption
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asthma
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inhibits leukotriene formation blocking
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depression
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decreases neuron reuptake of serotonin.
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prevents or reduces blood clot formation
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decreases platlet aggregation which prevent blood clot formation.
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high blood cholesterol
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inhibits HMG-CoA reductase which decreases cholesterol production and serum LDLs
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GERD,ulcers,erosive,esophagitis
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suppresses gastric acid secretion in the stomach
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bacterial infections
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inhibits cell wall synthesis;bactericidal
