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LIPITOR
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LIPITOR , is a synthetic lipid-lowering agent. Atorvastatin is an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. LIPITOR is indicated to Reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, risk of stroke, risk for revascularization procedures and angina.The recommended starting dose of LIPITOR is 10 or 20 mg once daily.....
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PRAVACHOL
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PRAVACHOL , is one of a class of lipid-lowering compounds, the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, which reduce cholesterol biosynthesis. PRAVACHOL is available for oral administration as 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg tablets.PRAVACHOL is indicated to Reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, risk of undergoing myocardial revascularization procedures, risk of cardiovascular mortality with no increase in death from non-cardiovascular causes. PRAVACHOL can be administered orally as a single dose at any time of the day, with or without food.....
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ZOCOR/SIMLUP
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ZOCOR , is a lipid-lowering agent that is derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. After oral ingestion, simvastatin, which is an inactive lactone, is hydrolyzed to the corresponding ß-hydroxyacid form. ZOCOR is indicated to Reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing CHD deaths, non-fatal myocardial infarction and stroke, the need for coronary and non-coronary revascularization procedures.The dosage range is 5-80 mg/day.....
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