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Lipitor
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LipitorLipitor is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): atorvastatin calcium.
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Lipitor
Lipitor is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): atorvastatin calcium.
Prescription
A prescription, as is well known, is a physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or device for a patient.
Atorvastatin
A medication that lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood. Atorvastatin is a statin drug. All statins prevent the production of cholesterol in the liver by blocking the enzyme that makes cholesterol, HMGCoA reductase. They lower total blood cholesterol as well as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Lowering LDL cholesterol levels retards progression and may even reverse coronary artery disease. Unlike the other statins, atorvastatin can also reduce the concentration of triglycerides in the blood. (High blood concentrations of triglycerides have been associated with coronary artery disease.) The brand name of atorvastin is Lipitor.
Calcium
Chemical element needed for healthy teeth, bones and nerves
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Lipid
A fatty substance in the blood.
Lipidemia
Excess lipid in the blood.
Lipidil
Lipidil is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fenofibrate.
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Lincocin
Lincocin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): lincomycin hydrochloride.
Lincomycin hcl
Lincomycin hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): lincomycin hydrochloride.
Lindane
Lindane is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): lindane.
Liothyronine sodium
Liothyronine sodium is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liothyronine sodium.
Lipidil
Lipidil is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fenofibrate.
Lipitor
Lipo gantrisin
Lipo gantrisin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): sulfisoxazole acetyl.
Lipo-hepin
Lipo-hepin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Liposyn 10 per cent
Liposyn 10 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): safflower oil.
Liposyn 20 per cent
Liposyn 20 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): safflower oil.
Liposyn II 10 per cent
Liposyn II 10 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): safflower oil; soybean oil.
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Lipitor
Lipitor is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): atorvastatin calcium.
Prescription
A prescription, as is well known, is a physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or device for a patient.
Atorvastatin
A medication that lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood. Atorvastatin is a statin drug. All statins prevent the production of cholesterol in the liver by blocking the enzyme that makes cholesterol, HMGCoA reductase. They lower total blood cholesterol as well as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Lowering LDL cholesterol levels retards progression and may even reverse coronary artery disease. Unlike the other statins, atorvastatin can also reduce the concentration of triglycerides in the blood. (High blood concentrations of triglycerides have been associated with coronary artery disease.) The brand name of atorvastin is Lipitor.
Calcium
Chemical element needed for healthy teeth, bones and nerves
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Lipid
A fatty substance in the blood.
Lipidemia
Excess lipid in the blood.
Lipidil
Lipidil is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fenofibrate.
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Lincocin
Lincocin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): lincomycin hydrochloride.
Lincomycin hcl
Lincomycin hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): lincomycin hydrochloride.
Lindane
Lindane is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): lindane.
Liothyronine sodium
Liothyronine sodium is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): liothyronine sodium.
Lipidil
Lipidil is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fenofibrate.
Lipitor
Lipo gantrisin
Lipo gantrisin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): sulfisoxazole acetyl.
Lipo-hepin
Lipo-hepin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): heparin sodium.
Liposyn 10 per cent
Liposyn 10 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): safflower oil.
Liposyn 20 per cent
Liposyn 20 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): safflower oil.
Liposyn II 10 per cent
Liposyn II 10 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): safflower oil; soybean oil.
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