Widely used to manage elevated cholesterol levels, this compound effectively reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in patients at risk for cardiovascular diseases. It plays a key role in preventing heart attacks, strokes, and other atherosclerotic events by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme involved in cholesterol production in the liver. Commonly prescribed for hyperlipidemia and mixed dyslipidemia, it supports long-term cardiovascular health when combined with diet and lifestyle changes. It is also used in both primary and secondary prevention settings, including in individuals with diabetes or a history of coronary artery disease.