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Definition of Atorvastatin
1. Noun. An oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given.
Generic synonyms: Lipid-lowering Medication, Lipid-lowering Medicine, Statin, Statin Drug
Language type: Trademark
Definition of Atorvastatin
1. Noun. (medicine) A statin used to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Atorvastatin
Literary usage of Atorvastatin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Building a Better Delivery System: A New Engineering/Health Care Partnership by Proctor P. Reid, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine (U.S.) (2005)
"Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with atorvastatin ... diabetes in
the Collaborative atorvastatin Diabetes Study (CARDS): multicentre randomised ..."
2. The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women by Marian Sandmaier (1993)
"Currently available statins are lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, fluvastatin,
and atorvastatin. Side effects are usually mild, although liver and ..."
3. A Disease-Based Comparison of Health Systems: What is Best and at what Cost? by OECD, OECD Staff, OECD., (Paris) Organisation for Economic Co-ope (2003)
"In addition, an expenditure cap was introduced for atorvastatin. Pharmacia and
Upjohn: their latanoprost eyedrops were listed in exchange for a price ..."
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