Noun: atorvastatin
- An oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given
"The doctor prescribed atorvastatin to help lower the patient's cholesterol levels";
- Lipitor
Derived forms: atorvastatins
Type of: lipid-lowering medication, lipid-lowering medicine, statin, statin drug
Encyclopedia: Atorvastatin