Mechanism of Action
Brand name: Lipitor
Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme, called HMG-CoA
Statins help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol, in the blood
However, short-acting statins tend to work better at night because that is Atorvastatin is a commonly prescribed medication for hypercholesterolemia, a condition characterized by elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood
The typical atorvastatin dosage depends on why you’re taking it
Indications LIPITOR ® (atorvastatin calcium) is a prescription medicine that contains a cholesterol lowering medicine (statin) called atorvastatin
Patients who require reduction in LDL-C greater than
Statins work in two ways to reduce your cholesterol numbers: Statins stop the production of cholesterol
Atorvastatin Pill Images
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It belongs to a group of drugs Atorvastatin oral suspension must be taken on an empty stomach (more than one hour before a meal or more than two hours after a meal)
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Half-life: 14 hr (for plasma elimination) and 20–30 hr (for inhibitory
This medication comes in tablet form and is usually taken once a day, with or without food
Atorvastatin is the generic name for a widely prescribed statin medication, originally prescribed under the brand name Lipitor