What does atorvastatin calcium do?

Atorvastatin calcium tablets (atorvastatin calcium) is a widely used drug that belongs to the statin class and is used to treat high cholesterol and hyperlipidemia. Atorvastatin calcium tablets can effectively reduce blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting the cholesterol synthase HMG-CoA reductase. It works primarily by lowering levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), while also increasing levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). LDL-C is known as "bad" cholesterol, and high levels of it in the body are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. HDL-C is known as "good" cholesterol, which removes excess cholesterol from the blood and has a protective effect on cardiovascular health.