Ingredient

Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate

Atorvastatin calcium hydrate is an ingredient that lowers blood cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis.

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MFDS ingredient code M256664

What does it do?

Atorvastatin calcium hydrate is a statin class lipid-lowering agent used to reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the blood. It is primarily used for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and the prevention of atherosclerosis.

This ingredient inhibits enzymes that regulate cholesterol synthesis in the liver, thereby decreasing blood LDL cholesterol levels. As a result, it reduces cholesterol accumulation in blood vessels and slows the progression of atherosclerosis.

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Good to know

Atorvastatin has a strong effect on improving blood lipids compared to other statins and has a long duration of action in the liver, making it effective with just one dose per day. Additionally, compared to some other statins, it has relatively fewer drug interactions.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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