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Fluvastatin



Fluvastatin
Systematic (IUPAC) name
7-[3-(4-fluorophenyl) -1-(1-methylethyl) -1H-indol-2-yl]-3, 5-dihydroxy-hept-6-enoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number 93957-54-1
ATC code C10AA04
PubChem 1548972
DrugBank APRD00346
Chemical data
Formula C24H26FNO4 
Mol. mass 411.466 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Protein binding 98%
Metabolism  ?
Half life 2.5 hours
Excretion  ?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status
Routes  ?

Fluvastatin (Lescol®, Canef®) is a member of the drug class of statins, used to treat hypercholesterolemia and to prevent cardiovascular disease.

 
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