atorvastatin
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5.5
- noun
- /ˌeɪtərvəˈstætɪn/
- Specialized
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atorvastatina
- Methods: 30 healthy volunteers received either 20 mg Simvastatin (S) or 10 mg atorvastatin (A) for 4 weeks in a randomized crossover fashion.
- atorvastatin 10 mg
- atorvastatin on CoQ10
Examples
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The latest NICE guidance supports this view, but now recommends the use of a high dose (80 mg) of atorvastatin.
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His current medications include prednisone, azathioprine, furosemide, digoxin, warfarin, atenolol, atorvastatin, and co-trimoxazole.
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For primary prevention, the recommended dose of atorvastatin is 20 mg a day.
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Atorvastatin did not increase the risk for renal-related serious adverse events compared with placebo.
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The results of this study demonstrated that there was no difference between simvastatin and atorvastatin in decreasing CoQ10 concentrations in healthy subjects.
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In conclusion, neither simvastatin nor atorvastatin decreased CoQ10 concentrations despite significant decreases in TC and LDL levels in healthy subjects.
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A total of 30 healthy subjects completed an open-label randomized crossover trial evaluating the effect of simvastatin and atorvastatin on CoQ10 plasma levels.
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The doctor prescribed atorvastatin to help lower my cholesterol levels.
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Many patients use atorvastatin to reduce their triglyceride levels and improve heart health.
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Taking atorvastatin regularly can help decrease the risk of developing heart disease.
Synonyms
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4.9
A medicine that lowers cholesterol in the blood and reduces the risk of heart attack
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4.1
A medicine taken by mouth that lowers cholesterol and fats in the blood
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4.1
A medicine that lowers cholesterol in the blood
A medicine that lowers cholesterol in the blood
A medicine that reduces fat, especially cholesterol, in the blood
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word atorvastatin breaks into two parts: the first part atorva- is the specific name given to this drug, and the ending -statin marks a group of medicines that lower 'cholesterol'. A helpful way to remember -statin is to think 'stop', because these drugs help 'stop' the body from making extra cholesterol, which is why atorvastatin is used to lower blood fats.