Atorvastatin Info, Uses and Side effects.

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.

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

Molecular Structure: 

 

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