Atorvastatin
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Atorvastatin |
| Brand Name: | Caduet, Lipitor, Lypqozet |
| Company Owner: | Not Available |
| Mechanism Of Action | Atorvastatin is a statin medication and a competitive inhibitor of the enzyme HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A) reductase, which catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an early rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis. |
| Description of the Drug: | Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used to lower lipid levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease including myocardial infarction and stroke. |
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Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01076
