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atorvastatin

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a·tor·va·stat·in  (-tôrv-sttn, -tr-)
n.
A statin, (C33H34FN2O5)2Ca · 3H2O, that blocks the body's synthesis of cholesterol and is administered especially to individuals at risk for heart disease.
[ator-, of unknown origin + -vastatin, statin suff.; see pravastatin.]
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Noun1.atorvastatin - an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given
Lipitor
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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