Generic Names, Brand Names & Classifications

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Question

A prescription is written for "Lipitor 20mg." What is the generic name of this medication?

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Answer

A.Atorvastatin

B.Simvastatin

C.Rosuvastatin

D.Pravastatin

Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin, an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). Simvastatin (Zocor), rosuvastatin (Crestor), and pravastatin (Pravachol) are other statins with different generic/brand pairings.