For management as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, apo B, and TG levels in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia. For primary prevention of coronary heart disease and to slow progression of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with coronary heart disease.
Lovastatin
Structure
Product Description
Details |
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Chemical Name |
Lovastatin |
IUPAC Name |
(1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-8-{2-[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxooxan-2-yl]ethyl}-3,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl (2S)-2-methylbutanoate |
CAS Number |
75330-75-5 |
Molecular Formula |
C24H36O5 |
Synonyms |
Mevacor; Monacolin K; mevinolin; Altoprev; Altocor; Lovalip; Lovalord; Mevinacor |
Application |
Cardiovascular |