Synonyms: Atropic, Rovator, Trovatin, Cardyl, Sotis, Torvast, Tozalip, Xavator

Atorvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors. It works by blocking an enzyme that is needed by the body to make cholesterol, thereby reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood.