What is Atorvastatin ?
Atorvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Atorvastatin reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
Atorvastatin is used to treat high cholesterol, and to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.
Uses:
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver.
Uses:
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver.
Common atorvastatin side effects may include:
- pain or burning when you urinate;
- liver problems - upper stomach pain, weakness, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
- kidney problems - little or no urinating, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath
- joint pain;
- stuffy nose, sore throat;
- diarrhea; or
- pain in your arms or legs.
Molecular formula: C33H35FN2O5
Molecular weight: 558.65 g/mol
