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Atorvastatin   Atorvastatin is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as statins. It is primarily used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. Atorvastatin works by inhibiting an enzyme involved in the production of cholesterol in the liver, thereby reducing the amount of cholesterol circulating in the bloodstream. Atorvastatin is available under various brand names in different countries. Some of the common brand names for atorvastatin include: Lipitor : Lipitor is one of the most well-known brand names for atorvastatin. It was developed by Pfizer and has been widely used to treat high cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. Sortis : Sortis is a brand name for atorvastatin used in some countries. Torvast : Torvast is another brand name for atorvastatin that is used in certain regions. Zarator : Zarator is a brand name for atorvastatin used in some countries. Stator : Stator is a bra...

  Rosuvastatin Rosuvastatin is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as statins. It is primarily used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood, particularly low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. Elevated levels of LDL-C are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes. Rosuvastatin works by inhibiting an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a key role in the production of cholesterol in the liver. By reducing the production of cholesterol, rosuvastatin helps lower LDL-C levels and, to a lesser extent, triglycerides in the blood. Rosuvastatin is available under various brand names in different countries. Some of the common brand names of rosuvastatin include: 1. Crestor (widely used brand name) 2. Rosulip 3. Rozavel 4. Rosuvas 5. Rosucard 6. Rosuvast 7. Roseday 8. Rosuvil 9. Rovacor 10. R2 Please note that availability and brand names may vary dependin...