​Atorvastatin inhibits the production of cholesterol in the body, by this the amount of Cholesterol will decreased. Because of the high cholesterol, it will build up walls of fat in the arteries and blocks the flow of blood that cause high blood pressure.

Atorvastatin will rapidly absorb after the oral administration. Atorvastatin reach the peak plasma concentration in about 1-2 hrs. The normal volume of distribution of Atorvastatin is likely 380litre. The half-life of Atorvastatin is about 14 hrs and the metabolites of Atorvastatin can reach up to 30hrs. Atorvastatin is primary excreted by biliary excretion. Very less amount like 2% is recovered by the urination. ​