Atorvastatin Calcium Propylene Glycol Solvate
Atorvastatin Calcium Propylene Glycol Solvate is a lipid-lowering medication used to reduce elevated cholesterol levels and decrease cardiovascular risk. This formulation represents a specific crystalline form of atorvastatin, a statin-class drug. It is prescribed alongside diet and lifestyle modifications for patients requiring cholesterol management.
A statin medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1483793
- Generic
- Atorvastatin Calcium Propylene Glycol Solvate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), including primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia, to reduce cardiovascular events in at-risk patients.
Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor that blocks the enzyme responsible for cholesterol synthesis in the liver, leading to reduced LDL cholesterol levels and increased LDL receptor activity.
May cause muscle pain, liver enzyme elevations, and is contraindicated in pregnancy. Requires regular lipid monitoring. Drug interactions possible with certain antibiotics, antifungals, and other medications affecting CYP3A4.
Official drug label
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