Used primarily as a lipid-lowering agent to manage high cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular diseases. It works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme involved in cholesterol production in the liver. This helps reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides while increasing HDL (good cholesterol). It is prescribed for patients with hyperlipidemia, familial hypercholesterolemia, or those at risk of atherosclerosis. Often combined with lifestyle changes like diet and exercise for optimal results. It is also used in patients who do not respond adequately to other statins or require a more potent cholesterol-lowering therapy.