atorvastatin

noun

ator·​va·​stat·​in ə-ˌtȯr-və-ˈsta-tᵊn 

-ˈtȯr-və-ˌsta-

: a statin administered orally in the form of its hydrated calcium salt (C₃₃H₃₄FN₂O₅)₂·Ca₃H₂O to lower lipid levels in the blood

Examples of atorvastatin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The study looked at the effects of five drugs − atorvastatin, fluvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin and simvastatin − and used data from over a dozen trials of at least 1,000 participants each, often comparing the statin versus a placebo. —Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026

This is more likely with atorvastatin, lovastatin, and simvastatin.75 3. —Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2026

Both generic atorvastatin and brand-name Lipitor contain the same active ingredient, atorvastatin calcium, and are considered bioequivalent by the Food and Drug Administration. —C. Michael White, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2025

In the case of atorvastatin, the wrong dose could leave a patient with uncontrolled blood pressure. —Debbie Cenziper, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2025

For example, cholesterol-lowering drugs like atorvastatin and simvastatin all end in -statin. —Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

ator- (perhaps alteration of lipid control) + -vastatin (as in lovastatin)

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for atorvastatin

• simvastatin
• lovastatin
• pravastatin

Medical Definition

atorvastatin

noun

ator·​va·​stat·​in ə-ˌtȯr-və-ˈstat-ᵊn, -ˈtȯr-və-ˌstat- 

: a statin that is administered orally (as in hypercholesterolemia) in the form of its hydrated calcium salt (C₃₃H₃₄FN₂O₅)₂Ca·3H₂O to lower lipid levels in the blood

Note: Atorvastatin is marketed under the trademark Lipitor and when used in combination with amlodipine, under the trademark Caduet.