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Lipitor, a medication commonly prescribed to manage high cholesterol levels, and antibiotics, which are used to treat infections, work in fundamentally different ways within the human body.

Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a type of drug called a statin. It works by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the production of cholesterol in the body [1]. By reducing the production of cholesterol, Lipitor helps to lower the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, in the blood, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

On the other hand, antibiotics are a class of drugs that are used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. Antibiotics work by targeting and killing specific pathogens, or by inhibiting their growth and reproduction [2]. They do this by interfering with essential processes in the pathogen's life cycle, such as the synthesis of proteins, DNA, or cell walls.

In summary, while Lipitor regulates cholesterol levels in the body by inhibiting the production of cholesterol, antibiotics target and kill pathogens by interfering with essential processes in their life cycle.

Sources:
[1] "Atorvastatin (Lipitor)". Drugs.com. <https://www.drugs.com/lipitor.html>.
[2] "Antibiotics". Mayo Clinic. <https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antibiotics/symptoms-causes/syc-20371122>.
[3] "Lipitor (Atorvastatin Calcium)". DrugPatentWatch.com. <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/lipitor>.