Atorvastatin (INN) (IPA: ) is a member of the drug class known as statins, used for lowering cholesterol and thereby reducing cardiovascular disease. Atorvastatin inhibits a rate-determining enzyme located in hepatic tissue used in cholesterol synthesis, which lowers the amount of cholesterol produced. This also has the effect of lowering the total amount of LDL cholesterol.
With 2004 sales of US$10.9 billion under than brand name Lipitor, it is the largest selling drug in the world.
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DrugDigest: Atorvastatin ( Lipitor ) - Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons including generics when available.
eMedicine Health: Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - eMedicine Health description of atorvastatin (Lipitor). Provides medication description, prescribing information and resources.
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Lipitor - Pfizer site for its atorvastatin calcium medication. Features product and prescribing information as well as cholesterol and heart disease resources.
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Lipitor - DrugResourceCenter.com - Site provides drug information, news, and links to further resources.
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