Lipitor is the brand name forAtorvastatin, aHMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
(A) Provastatin❌Incorrect –Misspelled, should bePravastatin(Pravachol).
(B) Fluvastatin❌Incorrect – Fluvastatin (Lescol) is another statin, but not the generic for Lipitor.
(C) Simvastatin❌Incorrect – Simvastatin (Zocor) is a statin but not the generic for Lipitor.
(D) Atorvastatin✅Correct – The generic name for Lipitor.
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