Lipitor

Product Monograph: Lipitor (Atorvastatin Calcium) Brand Name: Lipitor Generic Name: Atorvastatin Calcium Therapeutic Classification: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin) Dosage Forms: Film-coated tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg 1. Introduction: What is Lipitor? Its Role in Modern Cardiology Lipitor, with the active ingredient atorvastatin calcium, is a member of the statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) class of medications. It is a cornerstone prescription therapy in the management of dyslipidemia—specifically, elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), often called “bad” cholesterol.