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Drug profile · INN

atorvastatin calcium

atorvastatin calcium (LYPQOZET) is a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 0
Drug details — atorvastatin calcium
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
3
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

atorvastatin calcium (LYPQOZET) is a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN atorvastatin calcium
Brand LYPQOZET
Mechanism HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Target 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase
Route ORAL
Formulation SUSPENSION

Mechanism of action

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Primary target: 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Atorvastatin Calcium Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Traumatic Brain Injury
  2. Amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium single pill combination Approved · Pfizer · Hypertension
  3. Atorvastatin Calcium 20Mg Tab Unknown · First People's Hospital · Hyperlipidemias

Related & competitor drugs

  1. fluvastatin sodium HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
  2. lovastatin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
  3. pitavastatin calcium HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
  4. rosuvastatin calcium HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
  5. simvastatin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
  6. cerivastatin sodium HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
  1. US 7674923

    Process for preparing forms of atorvastatin calcium substantially free of impurities

    Expires Mon Mar 04 2030 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is atorvastatin calcium?

atorvastatin calcium (LYPQOZET) is a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for atorvastatin calcium?

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

What is the US approval status of atorvastatin calcium?

atorvastatin calcium has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.