Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate
Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate is a statin medication commonly prescribed to lower elevated cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. It is typically used in patients with hypercholesterolemia or those at high risk for heart disease.
A cholesterol-lowering statin used to treat high cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1297766
- Generic
- Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), elevated LDL cholesterol, and dyslipidemia. Used to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with established coronary artery disease or multiple risk factors.
Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). It works by blocking the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase in the liver, which reduces the synthesis of cholesterol and increases the liver's ability to remove LDL cholesterol from the blood.
Take once daily as prescribed. Common side effects include muscle pain, headache, and digestive issues. Patients should report unexplained muscle pain or weakness immediately, as this may indicate a rare but serious condition. Liver function tests may be monitored during treatment. Avoid consuming large amounts of grapefruit juice while taking this medication.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 27, 2026. · Read our editorial policy