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Understanding Medicine: Lipitor
Video Description: A pharmacist explains how Lipitor works, why doctors prescribe this cholesterol medication, and common side effects of the drug. Related Article Subjects: What is Lipitor, atorvastatin, blood cholesterol, cholesterol medication, lipitor, pharmacist, statins, illumistreamWhat is Lipitor
Atorvastatin Is An Hmg-Coa Reductase InhibitorBy: dianadj | 19/02/2009 | HealthAtorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin. Atorvastatin should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 10 years old and in those who have not reached puberty; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed. Common Medications To Treat High CholesterolBy: Elizabeth Mcnally | 02/07/2006 | AdvertisingIf your cholesterol level is high, or if you are at risk for heart disease, your doctor may perscribe a medication to reduce your cholesterol. There are several types of medications available, each type with a different action. Common Medications Used for Controlling Blood Cholesterol LevelsBy: Groshan Fabiola | 27/10/2006 | HealthPersons confronted with abnormally high cholesterol levels that can't be regulated only with the aid of diet and regular physical exercise can opt for cholesterol-lowering drugs to achieve and maintain balanced cholesterol levels. There are many different types of cholestero A Link Between Cholesterol and HeartBy: Asma | 27/01/2007 | HealthCholesterol can be both good and bad however in many cases, high level of Cholesterol is always dangerous. So it becomes necessary to know how it affects your health and how to manage your blood cholesterol levels. Understanding the facts about cholesterol will help you take better care of your heart and live a healthier life, also it may reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke. Lipitor : the Cholesterol Lowering DrugBy: Kalvin | 04/11/2006 | MedicineLipitor lowers LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or cholesterol by blocking an enzyme in the liver that the body uses to make cholesterol. Lipitor lowers LDL or "bad" cholesterol levels in the blood by 39 to 60% (depending on the dose). Having Bad CholesterolBy: Jan Richards | 14/07/2008 | Diseases & ConditionsAll vertebrates need cholesterol to sustain health of the outer membrane cells. It circulates in the blood to settle in body tissues and blood plasma in forms of fatty lipids (steroids) and alcohol. Cholesterol is maintained to balanced levels that must not exceed what our body needs. Fight Bad Cholesterol - Try LipitorBy: Brayan | 30/11/2006 | MedicineLipitor has proved itself a suitable oral medicine effective for lowering blood cholesterol which also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in people. Information on Cholesterol Levels and Various Medications Used for TreatmentBy: Ammy | 20/08/2008 | WellnessInformation on cholesterol levels and medications used for treating cholesterol.
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