Lipitor is an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. It blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body.

Manufacturer of Lipitor, Pfizer Inc. announced that it showed improved kidney function in patients with heart disease in a large clinical study.

The drug maker also said improvement in kidney function was significantly greater among patients taking the 80-milligram highest dose of Lipitor.

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