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A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Also Known As:

Lipitor; (3R,5R)- 7- (2- (4- Fluorophenyl)- 5- isopropyl- 3- phenyl- 4- (phenylcarbamoyl)- 1H- pyrrol- 1- yl)- 3,5- dihydroxyheptanoic acid; Atorvastatin Calcium; Atorvastatin Calcium Anhydrous; Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate; Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate; Atorvastatin, Calcium Salt; CI 981; CI-981; Liptonorm; CI981

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Azoles: 2138
    - Pyrroles: 369
      - Atorvastatin: 4942
Lipids: 114793
- Fatty Acids: 27405
  - Heptanoic Acids
    - Atorvastatin: 4942

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