VHOSPITAL.CLINIC · Drug Reference
Atorvastatin is a statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) that reduces LDL cholesterol and lowers the risk of cardiovascular events.
Statins inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis in the liver. By reducing LDL cholesterol, they substantially reduce cardiovascular risk.
First-line treatment for hypercholesterolaemia and primary/secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease including heart attack and stroke.
Muscle symptoms are the most common concern — report unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or tenderness. Liver function monitoring is recommended in some guidelines.
Simvastatin
Simvastatin is a statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) that reduces LDL cholesterol and lowers the risk of cardiovascular events.
Rosuvastatin
Rosuvastatin is a statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) that reduces LDL cholesterol and lowers the risk of cardiovascular events.
Pravastatin
Pravastatin is a statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) that reduces LDL cholesterol and lowers the risk of cardiovascular events.
Fluvastatin
Fluvastatin is a statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) that reduces LDL cholesterol and lowers the risk of cardiovascular events.
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