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Atorvastatin Atorvastatin belongs to the category of statins, which inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutarylcoenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. Synthesis of mevalonic acid is impeded, which is a ratelimiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis. This results in a decrease in intracellular cholesterol leading to an increase in the number of synthesis of LDL receptors and increased clearance of LDL cholesterol in plasma. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors may also lower plasma cholesterol levels by decreasing hepatic production of VLDL and LDL cholesterol.