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Author:
Shahnwaj Husain, Dr Jitendra Kumar Malik, Surendra Singh Parihar, Rohit Singh, Gajendra Singh
Shahnwaj Husain

Published Date: 27-Feb, 2023

Keywords: Atorvastatin calcium, Triglyceride, Hyperlipidaemia, Hypercholesterolaemia

Abstract:
When combined with a healthy diet, atorvastatin may reduce "bad" cholesterol and fats (such LDL and triglycerides) while increasing "good" cholesterol levels (HDL). It is a statin, one of a class of medications used to lower cholesterol. Exercising, decreasing excess weight, and giving up smoking may all improve the effectiveness of this medicine. In the pharmaceutical treatment of hyperlipidaemia, low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) is the major lipid component being addressed. Among statins, Atorvastatin looks to be the most effective in lowering triglyceride levels. In addition, it raises HDL-C levels by around 5-15 percent. The underlying mechanism has not been determined. To lower cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides in people with hypercholesterolemia, atorvastatin is superior to other HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. To verify its superiority over existing statins used for hyperlipidaemia therapy, however, post-marketing monitoring for this newly introduced drug is required.

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