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Brand: Lipitor, Torvast, Atorva, Sortis, Xarator, Lipitor, Atoris, Liprimar
Atorvastatin is a member of the drug class known as statins and is used primarily to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. It works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme crucial in cholesterol synthesis. This action reduces the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver, leading to lower levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides, while potentially increasing HDL ("good") cholesterol.
Lowering cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Outcome:
Increased atorvastatin levels, leading to increased risk of muscle toxicity.
Mechanism:
Inhibition of atorvastatin metabolism.
Outcome:
Slightly increased digoxin levels.
Mechanism:
Unknown
Outcome:
Decreased atorvastatin absorption.
Mechanism:
Binding of atorvastatin
Most likely new formulation: Combination therapy with other lipid-lowering agents (Year: 2025, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage patterns and ongoing clinical trials, there is a low ( <5%) likelihood of any major regulatory changes in the next 2 years.
Statin, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Pyrrole