an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given
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atorvastatin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | lipitor |
| Type of | lipid-lowering medication, lipid-lowering medicine, statin, statin drug |
Examples of atorvastatin
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Use of atorvastatin in systemic lupus erythematosus in children and adolescents.
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Atorvastatin with or without an antibody to PCSK9 in primary hypercholesterolemia.
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Atorvastatin in particular has had several studies that have shown to have benefit.
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This was followed by atorvastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, and lovastatin.
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Half of the participants received atorvastatin and half received a placebo.
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The trial compared rosuvastatin 40 mg with atorvastatin 80 mg in 1300 high risk patients.
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The average decrease in LDL cholesterol after one month on atorvastatin was 53 percent.
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It covers lots of atorvastatin in bottles containing 90 or 500 tablets.
From the dailyherald.com
The company has said it will launch its generic version of atorvastatin later this week.
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- An oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given
- Atorvastatin (INN) , sold by Pfizer under the trade name Lipitor, is a member of the drug class known as statins, used for lowering blood cholesterol. It also stabilizes plaque and prevents strokes through anti-inflammatory and other mechanisms. ...
- A drug used to treat high cholesterol. It is also being studied in the prevention of colon cancer and in the treatment of some types of cancer and other conditions. Atorvastatin is a type of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or statin. Also called atorvastatin calcium and Lipitor.
- A LIPID-lowering drug.
