February 23rd, 2011 Cholesterol
Cholesterol
Brand Names: Lipitor, Generic Lipitor 10 mg, 20 mg
Generic Names: Atorvastatin 10 mg, 20 mg
Lipitor, Generic Lipitor, Atorvastatin is an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. Lipitor, Generic Lipitor, Atorvastatin blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. Lipitor, Generic Lipitor, Atorvastatin is used to reduce the amounts of LDL (bad) cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides (another type of fat), and apolipoprotein B (a protein needed to make cholesterol) in your blood. Lipitor, Generic Lipitor, Atorvastatin is also used to increase the level of HDL (good) cholesterol in your blood. These actions are important in reducing the risk of hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Lipitor, Generic Lipitor, Atorvastatin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Brand Names: Zocor 20 mg
Generic Names: Simvastatin
Zocor (simvastatin) is used along with an overall diet plan in order to reduce high blood cholesterol levels. Zocor can significantly reduce the amount of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in the blood while simultaneously raising the levels of HDL-C (“good”) cholesterol. Zocor may also be prescribed for other reasons. It has been proven to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients such as diabetics or heart patients, regardless of their blood cholesterol levels.
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