| CAS Number | 134523-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Category | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin) |
| Final Application | Cardiovascular Drug |
| Molecular Formula | (C33H34FN2O5)2Ca · 3H2O |
| Molecular Weight | ≈ 1209.42 (trihydrate) |
Atorvastatin calcium is a synthetic HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (“statin”) that lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while modestly raising HDL by blocking the rate-limiting enzyme in hepatic cholesterol biosynthesis. It is among the most widely prescribed cardiovascular drugs worldwide for primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic disease.