Meaning | 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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Synonym | atorvastatin |
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Broader | lipid-lowering medicine, lipid-lowering medication, statin drug, statin | A medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase |
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Usage of | trademark | a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer / manufacturer or distributor / distributor of a product |
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Spanish | atorvastatina |
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Catalan | atorvastatina |
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