Is atorvastatin an antibiotic?

No—atorvastatin isn’t an antibiotic

Atorvastatin is a statin medicine used to lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk. It works by blocking HMG‑CoA reductase, an enzyme involved in cholesterol production in the liver. It does not kill bacteria and is not used to treat infections.

What it treats instead

Atorvastatin is prescribed for conditions such as:
- High cholesterol (including LDL cholesterol)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke in people at risk

So what class is it?

Atorvastatin is classified as a lipid-lowering (cholesterol) drug, not an antimicrobial drug.