| Active Half-Life |
14 hours |
| Active substance |
Atorvastatin |
| Also known as |
Lipitor |
| Blood pressure |
Can potentially lower blood pressure |
| Chemical name |
(3R,5R)-7-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-phenyl-4-(phenylcarbamoyl)-5-propan-2-ylpyrrol-1-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyheptanoic acid |
| Classification |
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors |
| Dosage |
Adults 10-80 mg/day |
| Dosage (medical) |
10-80 mg daily |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable |
| Effects |
Reduces levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood while increasing levels of good cholesterol |
| Formula |
C33H35FN2O5 |
| Half-life |
14 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
Possible, particularly at higher doses |
| Lab Test |
Liver function tests, lipid panel |
| Main action |
Cholesterol-lowering by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase |
| Side effects |
Muscle pain, increased liver enzymes, diarrhea, joint pain, memory loss or confusion |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light |
| Substance class |
Statin |
| Trade name |
Lipitor |
| Use in sports |
None |
| WAREHOUSE |
International Warehouse 2 |
| Water Retention |
No |
| Manufacturer |
Pfizer |
