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Drug profile · INN

atorvastatin

atorvastatin (APO-ATORVASTATIN) is a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 41
News articles 0
Drug details — atorvastatin

Quick answer

atorvastatin (APO-ATORVASTATIN) is a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN atorvastatin
Brand APO-ATORVASTATIN
Mechanism HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Mechanism of action

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. Amlodipine/atorvastatin single pill Phase 3 · Pfizer · Hypertension
  2. Atorvastatin Phase 3 · Amgen · Hyperlipidemia
  3. Atorvastatin Phase 3 · Regeneron UK · Hypercholesterolemia
  4. CKJX839A12309 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Acute coronary syndrome (ST-elevation myocardial infarction
  5. CKJX839B12302 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)
  6. CKJX839D12303 Phase 3 · Novartis India · Non-obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
  7. Lapaquistat acetate and atorvastatin Phase 3 · Takeda · Hypercholesterolemia
  8. PCSK9 inhibitors combined with atorvastatin/rosuvastatin Phase 3 · Chinese Academy of · Acute Ischemic Stroke
  1. US 8071638

    Solid states of atorvastatin potassium

    Expires Mon Dec 01 2031 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is atorvastatin?

atorvastatin (APO-ATORVASTATIN) is a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for atorvastatin?

APO-ATORVASTATIN is a marketed brand name for atorvastatin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.