Statins

Atorvastatin

What is atorvastatin? Atorvastatin is a prescription medicine used to treat high cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina,...

January 16, 2026

Lipitor

Generic name: atorvastatin [ a-TOR-va-sta-tin ]Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg)Drug class: Statins What is Lipitor? Lipitor is used together with...

September 14, 2025

Lovastatin

Generic name: lovastatin [ LOE-va-sta-tin ]Brand names: Altoprev, Mevacor, AltocorDosage forms: oral tablet (10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg), oral tablet, extended release (20 mg; 40 mg; 60...

September 12, 2025

Pravastatin

Generic name: pravastatin [ PRAV-a-STAT-in ]Brand name: PravacholDrug class: Statins What is pravastatin? Pravastatin belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins.”...

August 30, 2025

Rosuvastatin

Generic name: rosuvastatinBrand names: Crestor, Ezallor SprinkleDosage form: oral capsule, oral tabletDrug class: Statins What is rosuvastatin? Rosuvastatin (Crestor, Ezallor Sprinkle) is a prescription medication...

August 27, 2025