Molecular Formula: C
24H
26FNO
4 Molecular Weight: 411.465943
InChIKey: FJLGEFLZQAZZCD-MCBHFWOFSA-N
Fluvastatin is an antilipemic agent that competitively inhibits hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. HMG-CoA reducuase catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonic acid, the rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis. Fluvastatin belongs to a class of medications called statins and is used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular disease.
From: DrugBank