cholesterol

Atorvastatin is used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fat-like substances) levels in the blood

LOVASTATIN (Mevacor) is used for lowering high cholesterol in certain patients. It is used along with an appropriate diet. It is used in certain patients to reduce the risk of heart attack and chest pain caused by angina. It is also used to slow blood vessel blockage and to reduce the need for medical procedures to open blocked heart blood vessels.
Lovastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin." It works by reducing the production of certain fatty substances in the body, including cholesterol.

PRAVASTATIN (Pravachol) is used for lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients. It works by reducing the production of certain fatty substances in the body, including cholesterol.It also increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL, "good") cholesterol levels. It is used along with an appropriate diet. It is also used in certain patients to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death due to coronary heart disease. It is also used to slow blood vessel blockage and to reduce the need for medical procedures to open blocked blood vessels.