Brand Name(s): Lipitor
CAS nº: 134523-00-5
(a-TOR-va-stat-in)
About Atorvastatin
This reference site is dedicated exclusively to atorvastatin.
It provides you with the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.
Whether you are an average consumer or a pharma industry professional, you can now find out everything you need to know about atorvastatin, as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experiences with people who are using this medication.
This unique site also offers you inside industry news on which companies or organizations are playing an important part in its research, development, production and promotion. It is your one-stop site for a total atorvastatin experience!
Why is this medication prescribed?
Atorvastatin is a drug used for lowering cholesterol and thereby preventing cardiovascular disease. This medication works by reducing the amounts of LDL (bad) cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides (another type of fat), and apolipoprotein B (a protein needed to make cholesterol) in your blood.
Atorvastatin is also used to increase the level of HDL (good) cholesterol in your blood. These actions are important in reducing the risk of hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
With 2005 sales of US$12.9 billion under the brand name Lipitor®, it is currently the biggest selling drug in the world.
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