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Answer for the clue "Potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given ", 12 letters:
atorvastatin

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given [syn: Lipitor ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context medicine English) A statin used to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Atorvastatin , marketed under the trade name Lipitor among others, is a member of the drug class known as statins , which are used primarily as a lipid-lowering agent and for prevention of events associated with cardiovascular disease . Like all statins, ...