Atorvastatin

From Health Encyclopedia

Used for

lipitor

Broader Terms

antihypercholesterolemic agent, pyrrole

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• GENERIC NAME: atorvastatin BRAND NAME: Lipitor DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Atorvastatin is an oral drug that lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood.
• What is Lipitor - Atorvastatin?Atorvastatin is a prescription drug in one of the newest classes of cholesterol-lowering medications, called statins.
• Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in the blood.
• Atorvastatin is the generic name.
• com If you’re currently taking the cholesterol-lowering medication Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) or your doctor has told you that you have high cholesterol, a risk factor for heart disease, this site offers important and useful information to help you manage your health.
• Name: Atorvastatin Other Names: Lipitor&#153 Development Status: investigational FDA Phase: Phase II/IIa/IIb Primary Medical Role: Lipitor(atorvastatin calcium) is a synthetic lipid- lowering agent used to reduce cholesterol.

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