English noun: atorvastatin | |||
1. | atorvastatin (artifact) an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given | ||
Synonyms | Lipitor | ||
Broader (hypernym) | lipid-lowering medication, lipid-lowering medicine, statin, statin drug | ||