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Atorvastatin

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Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin

In medicine and pharmacology, atorvastatin (Lipitor® or atorvastatin calcium) is a member of the drug class of statins, used for lowering cholesterol and preventing cardiovascular disease.

Unlike simvastatin and pravastatin, atorvastatin is a synthetic compound.