Medication
Atorvastatin
Half-life
~14 hours
What is Atorvastatin?
Lipophilic statin with strong LDL-lowering and anti-inflammatory cardiovascular benefit.
How Atorvastatin works
Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, increasing LDL clearance and reducing hepatic cholesterol synthesis.
Atorvastatin half-life
~14 hours (active metabolites longer)
Atorvastatin side effects
- Muscle aches
- Liver enzyme elevation
- Drug interactions via CYP3A4
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