Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets 10 mg (Atortaj 10 mg)

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What is atorvastatin?

atorvastatin oral tablet is a prescription drug. It’s available as a brand-name drug called atortaj. it’s also available in its generic form. Generic drugs usually cost less. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as the brand-name version.

why it’s used

atorvastatin is used to improve cholesterol levels in people with different types of cholesterol problems. It’s also used to decrease your risk for a heart attack and stroke. It’s used together with diet, weight loss, and exercise. This drug helps to prevent cholesterol from building up in your arteries. Clogged arteries can block blood flow to your heart and brain.

atorvastatin may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications. These may include bile acid resins and other cholesterol-lowering medications.

how it works

atorvastatin belongs to a class of drugs called hmg-coa reductase inhibitors, or statins. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.

this drug works by lowering your low-density lipoprotein (ldl) or “bad” cholesterol and raising your high-density lipoprotein (hdl) or “good” cholesterol. This medication improves your body’s ability to get rid of the ldl cholesterol through your liver.