SPL Set ID: 0e24e7cb-1949-6686-e063-6394a90a4760
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Atorvastatin is an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. Atorvastatin calcium is [R-(R*, R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-ß, δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H- pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid, calcium salt (2:1) trihydrate. The empirical formula of atorvastatin calcium is (C 33H 34FN 2O 5) 2Ca•3H 2O and its molecular weight is 1209.42. Its structural formula is: [image description] Atorvastatin calcium is a white to off-white powder that is insoluble in aqueous solutions of pH 4 and below. Atorvastatin calcium is very slightly soluble in distilled water, pH 7.4 phosphate buffer, and acetonitrile; slightly soluble in ethanol; and freely soluble in methanol. Atorvastatin calcium tablets, USP for oral use contain atorvastatin 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, or 80 mg (equivalent to 10.359 mg, 20.718 mg, 41.436 mg, or 82.872 mg atorvastatin calcium trihydrate) and the following inactive ingredients: Croscarmellose sodium, NF; Hydroxy propyl cellulose, NF; Lactose monohydrate, NF; Magnesium stearate, NF; Microcrystalline cellulose, NF; Polysorbate 80, NF; Precipitated calcium carbonate, NF; Opadry Complete film coating system YS-1-7040 White (Hypromellose, Macrogol, Talc and Titanium dioxide).