Product Name   :    Atorvastatin 20% DC Granules
Dosage Form   :    Tablets
Dose   :    40/80mg
Reference Product   :    Lipitor
API : DMF; Dossier — CTD   :    Available
Originator   :    Pfizer
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins.
Atorvastatin, sold under the trade name Lipitor among others, is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treat abnormal lipid levels.[1] For the prevention of cardiovascular disease statins are a first line treatment.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heart burn, nausea, and muscle pains.[1] Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis, liver problems, and diabetes.[1] Use during pregnancy may harm the baby.[1] Like all statins, atorvastatin works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme found in liver that plays a role in producing cholesterol.