Drug of the Day: Atorvastatin(Drug of the Day Series – PharmaEasyNotes)
If you are a B.Pharm / D.Pharm student, chances are you’ve already heard about cholesterol and heart diseases. But do you know which drug is most commonly prescribed to control high cholesterol? 👉 Atorvastatin – today’s Drug of the Day. 🔍 Basic Information Drug Name: Atorvastatin Drug Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin) Category: Antihyperlipidemic drug 📌 Most prescribed drug for high cholesterol worldwide. 🧠 Mechanism of Action (Very Easy) Atorvastatin works by: ✔ Inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase enzyme ✔ Reducing cholesterol synthesis in liver ✔ Lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) ✔ Slightly increasing HDL (good cholesterol) 👉 Result: Reduced risk of heart attack and stroke 🫀 Therapeutic Uses Atorvastatin is used in: Hypercholesterolemia Prevention of cardiovascular diseases Coronary artery disease Stroke prevention 📌 Commonly prescribed in diabetic and hypertensive patients. 💊 Dosage (General) Usual dose: 10–80 mg once daily Taken orally, preferably in the evening ⚠️ Dose may...