Difluprednate ophthalmic and Lipitor

• Generic Name: difluprednate ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Durezol

Difluprednate ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine that is used to treat eye pain and inflammation caused by surgery.

Difluprednate ophthalmic is also used to treat anterior uveitis, inflammation that affects the front part of the eye.

Difluprednate ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: atorvastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Lipitor

Lipitor (atorvastatin) belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."

Lipitor is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Lipitor is used to treat high cholesterol, and to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors such as genetically high cholesterol.

Lipitor is for use in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.