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ChEBI: Fluvastatin is a racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (3R,5S)- and (3S,5R)-fluvastatin. An HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, it is used (often as the corresponding sodium salt) to reduce triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and increase HDL-chloesterol, in the treatment of hyperlipidaemia. It has a role as an EC 3.4.24.83 (anthrax lethal factor endopeptidase) inhibitor and an anticholesteremic drug. It is a racemate and a statin (synthetic). It contains a (3S,5R)-fluvastatin and a (3R,5S)-fluvastatin. |
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Energy Chemical
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021-58432009 400-005-6266 |
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http://www.energy-chemical.com |
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