Drug ID:Drug58
Drug Name:Atorvastatin
CID:60823
DrugBank ID:DB01076
Modality:Small Molecule
Groups:approved
US Approved:YES
Other Approved:YES
Identifier: NCT05561062, , NCT05567068
Molecular Formula:C33H35FN2O5
Molecular Weight:558.6 g/mol
Isomeric SMILES:CC(C)C1=C(C(=C(N1CC[C@H](C[C@H](CC(=O)O)O)O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)F)C3=CC=CC=C3)C(=O)NC4=CC=CC=C4
Synonyms:atorvastatin; 134523-00-5; Tozalip; Xavator; atorvastatina; atorvastatine; Atofast; Atorcor; Atorlip; Lipilou
Phase 0: 14
Phase 1: 167
Phase 2: 225
Phase 3: 293
Phase 4: 336
Description:Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is a member of the drug class known as statins. It is used for lowering cholesterol. Atorvastatin is a competitive inhibitor of hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, the rate-determining enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis via the mevalonate pathway. HMG-CoA reductase catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate. Atorvastatin acts primarily in the liver. Decreased hepatic cholesterol levels increases hepatic uptake of cholesterol and reduces plasma cholesterol levels.

Molecular Structure

2D Molecular Structure

Knowledge Graph

dtIDCIDCompound NameGene IDGene NameSpeciesPubMed IDsAction
dt530 60823 Atorvastatin 3156 HMGCR Homo sapiens (human) 24194513 Inhibitor, prodrug
dt531 60823 Atorvastatin 1027 CDKN1B Homo sapiens (human) 18172863 [atorvastatin co-treated with celecoxib] results in increased expression of CDKN1B protein
dt532 60823 Atorvastatin 19 ABCA1 Homo sapiens (human) 16386711 Atorvastatin results in decreased expression of ABCA1 protein|atorvastatin results in decreased expression of ABCA1 mRNA
dt533 60823 Atorvastatin 19 ABCA1 Homo sapiens (human) 15183127 [rosiglitazone co-treated with atorvastatin] results in increased expression of ABCA1 protein
dt534 60823 Atorvastatin 19 ABCA1 Mus musculus (house mouse) 25278499 Atorvastatin results in increased expression of ABCA1 mRNA
dt535 60823 Atorvastatin 5243 ABCB1 Homo sapiens (human) 19802823 ABCB1 alternative form affects the reaction [CYP3A4 polymorphism affects the susceptibility to atorvastatin]|abcb1 results in increased transport of atorvastatin
dt536 60823 Atorvastatin 5243 ABCB1 Homo sapiens (human) ABCB1 protein results in increased transport of atorvastatin
dt537 60823 Atorvastatin 5243 ABCB1 Homo sapiens (human) 15616150 ABCB1 protein results in increased transport of atorvastatin analog|atorvastatin analog results in decreased activity of ABCB1 protein|atorvastatin analog inhibits the reaction [ABCB1 protein results in increased transport of calcein AM]
dt538 60823 Atorvastatin 8647 ABCB11 Homo sapiens (human) 15901796 Atorvastatin inhibits the reaction [ABCB11 protein affects the import of taurocholic acid]
dt539 60823 Atorvastatin 8647 ABCB11 Homo sapiens (human) 24014644 Atorvastatin inhibits the reaction [ABCB11 protein results in increased transport of taurocholic acid]

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Phase Distribution
Phase Description
  • Phase 0: Exploratory trials to assess drug behavior in humans
  • Phase 1: Safety trials to determine safe dosage range
  • Phase 2: Efficacy trials to evaluate therapeutic effects
  • Phase 3: Large-scale trials to confirm efficacy and safety
  • Phase 4: Post-marketing surveillance for long-term safety and efficacy

Trial IDTitlePhaseStatusSponsorIndicationsInterventions
NCT04767984 Testing Atorvastatin to Lower Colon Cancer Risk in Longstanding Ulcerative Colitis PHASE2 RECRUITING Northwestern University Colorectal Carcinoma|Ulcerative Colitis DRUG: Atorvastatin Calcium|PROCEDURE: Biopsy of C… Details
NCT05567068 Atorvastatin Efficacy and Safety in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis PHASE2 RECRUITING Tanta University Inflammatory Bowel Diseases DRUG: Atorvastatin 80mg|DRUG: Mesalamine Details
EUCTR2005-000496-17-SE Atorvastatin in moderat active Crohns disease Not Available Not Recruiting Region Skåne Crohn's disease is an idiopathic chronic inflamma… Product Name: atorvastatin Pharmaceutical Form: T… Details
NCT05561062 Atorvastatin in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis PHASE2 RECRUITING Tanta University Inflammatory Bowel Diseases DRUG: Atorvastatin 80mg Details

Disease IDDisease NameDefinitionCategoryRelated DrugsMechanism
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Strategy IDTherapeutic StrategySynonymsRelated DrugsMechanism
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Repurposing Atorvastatin, HMGCO-A Reductase Inhibitor, in Patients with Ulcerat…

PMID: 40364108
Year: 2025
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 6.5

Background/Objective: Among the inflammatory bowel illnesses, ulcerative colitis (UC) affects 5 million people worldwide. UC manifests as weight loss…

Enhancing Atorvastatin In Vivo Oral Bioavailability in the Presence of Inflamma…

PMID: 35585214
Year: 2022
Relationship Type: Pharmacology Score: 6.5

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are common disorders that can change the body's physiology and drugs pharmacokine…

Computational drug repositioning of atorvastatin for ulcerative colitis

PMID: 34529084
Year: 2021
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 6.5

OBJECTIVE: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with limited effective therapeutic options for long-term treatment and disease …

Targeting IL-10, ZO-1 gene expression and IL-6/STAT-3 trans-signaling by a comb…

PMID: 32383169
Year: 2021
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 6.5

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by diffused inflammation of the colon and rectum mucosa. The pathogenesis of …

Atorvastatin promotes the expansion of myeloid-derived suppressor cells and att…

PMID: 27548304
Year: 2016
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 6.3

Statins, widely prescribed as cholesterol-lowering drugs, have recently been extensively studied for their pleiotropic effects on immune systems, esp…

The effect of atorvastatin and its role on systemic cytokine network in treatme…

PMID: 21428710
Year: 2011
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 6.1

Inflammatory bowel diseases are characterized by disabilities in gastrointestinal system and defects in mucosal immune system. Statins are 3-hydroxy-…