What is the mechanism of action of Atorvastatin in lowering cholesterol, and how does it inhibit the HMG-CoA reductase pathway?
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What is the mechanism of action of Atorvastatin in lowering cholesterol?
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Atorvastatin lowers cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme critical for cholesterol synthesis. This reduction disrupts cholesterol production, decreasing lipid levels in blood.