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Atorvastatin Flashcards

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classification

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

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used to treat

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lower lipid levels
reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease: myocardial infarction and stroke

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mechanism of action

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competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
prevents conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate
reduces VLDL, TG and IDL

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