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lipitor

/ˈlɪp.ɪ.tɔːr/

Übersetzung: Orales Medikament, in der Regel ein Statin, das Triglyceride senkt und besonders stark den LDL-Cholesterinspiegel reduziert; wird zu diesem Zweck häufig in höheren Dosen verordnet.

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noun

formalcommonmedical/ˈlɪp.ɪ.tɔːr/

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An oral medication, typically a statin, that is effective in lowering triglycerides and is particularly potent in reducing LDL cholesterol, often prescribed in higher doses for this purpose.

  • 🇩🇪Orales Medikament, in der Regel ein Statin, das Triglyceride senkt und besonders stark den LDL-Cholesterinspiegel reduziert; wird zu diesem Zweck häufig in höheren Dosen verordnet.
  1. Cholesterol-lowering medication B2 formal medical

    A prescription drug (brand name Lipitor) used to reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease.

    • The doctor prescribed Lipitor to control her high cholesterol.
    • Clinical trials have shown Lipitor to be effective in lowering LDL cholesterol.
    • He takes 20 mg of Lipitor daily to manage his lipid levels.
    • Lipitor is one of the most widely used statins for cardiovascular prevention.

    🇩🇪Cholesterinsenkendes Medikament

    Synonyme: atorvastatin