what is atorvastatin used for?
The primary uses of atorvastatin is for the treatment of dyslipidemia and the prevention of cardiovascular disease :
Atorvastatin is a prescription medicine used to treat high cholesterol. It is marketed as a calcium salt under the brand name Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium), produced by Pfizer. It is also available as a generic medicine. Atorvastatin is a member of the drug class HMG-CoA inhibitor (statin). Atorvastatin works by potentially decreasing the production of cholesterol in the body through blocking the cholesterol-producing enzyme in the liver.