Lovastatin Extended Release |
Altocor; Altoprev |
... LOVASTATIN (Altoprev, Altocor) extended-release tablets block the body''s ability to make cholesterol. Lovastatin can help lower blood cholesterol for patients who are at risk of getting heart disease or a stroke. It is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet. It is not a cure. Generic lovastatin extended-release tablets are not yet available. ...
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Lovastatin Systematic (IUPAC) name [8-[2-(4-hydroxy-6-oxo-oxan-2-yl)ethyl] -3,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a- hexahydronaphthalen- 1-yl] 2-methylbutanoate Identifiers CAS number 75330-75-5 ATC code C10AA02 PubChem 53232 DrugBank APRD00370 Chemical data Formula C24H36O5 Mol. weight 404.54 g/mol Pharmacokinetic data Bioavailability ? Protein binding >95% Metabolism ? Half life 5.3 hours Excretion ? Therapeutic considerations Pregnancy ca ...
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