Definitions of atorvastatin
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an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given
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synonyms:
Lipitor
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type of:
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lipid-lowering medication, lipid-lowering medicine, statin, statin drug
a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
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lipid-lowering medication, lipid-lowering medicine, statin, statin drug
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