Lipitor and Lipitor's Functions

Similar to many other medicines that aim at lowering one’s cholesterol level, Lipitor (Atorvastatin) is one. However, its structure and functions are considerably different to other cholesterol-lowering medicines.

Lipitor inhibits the production of cholesterol. It is used to reduce amounts of LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B. Lipitor also elevates the level of HDL cholesterol in the blood. Both these functions of Lipitor help in reducing hardening of arteries.

This means that heart attacks risk is cut down. Also, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease is reduced significantly In addition to the purposes for which Lipitor is recommended her, it may be used for others.

Lipitor (Atorvastatin calcium) is an artificial lipid-lowering medicine. It inhibits 3 hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. Its function is to breakdown the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate; it is an initial and rate-reducing step in cholesterol construction.

Lipitor Construction Is As Follows

[R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-b,d-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4 [(phenylamino)carbonyl]-lH-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid, calcium salt (2:1) trihydrate.

The Basic Chemical Formula Of Lipitor Is As Follows

(C33H34FN2O5)2Ca•3H2O and its molecular weight is 1209.42 (Description, 2004).

Lipitor is a shade between white and off-white. It is a crystalline powder that does not dissolve in aqueous solutions that have a pH of less than 4. Lipitor is however soluble in distilled water, pH 7.4 with a phosphate buffer. It is also soluble in acetonitrile, a shade soluble in ethanol, and completely dissolves in methanol.