Cardiovascular Drugs

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Lipitor (atorvastatin)

LIPITOR (atorvastatin) – is an antilipidemic drug commonly used to treat excess lipids (primarily cholesterol and triglycerides) in patients with these disorders. Atorvastatin is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase (statin) indicated as an adjunct therapy to diet to reduce the risk of MI, stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina  in patients without CHD, but with multiple […]

Cardiovascular Drugs, Top U.S. Prescribed Drugs

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Plavix (clopidogrel)

PLAVIX (clopidogrel) – a platelet inhibitor drug commonly used to prevent stroke and other circulatory complications of atrial fibrillation, and other cardiovascular conditions. Clopidogrel exerts its clinical effects by inhibiting platelet activation and aggregation through the irreversible binding of its active metabolite to the P2Y12 class of ADP receptors on platelets. FDA approved uses: Acute […]

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