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How does Atorvastatin / Generic Lipitor work?

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How does Atorvastatin / Generic Lipitor work?

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Atorvastatin competitively inhibits HMG CoA to mevolonate by enzyme HMG CoA reductase. Atorvastatin lowers the cholesterol and lipoprotein by inhibiting HMG CoA reductase. Lipitor increases the expression of hepatic LDL receptors to enhance the uptake and metabolism of cholesterol.

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