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Drug profile · INN

fluvastatin sodium

fluvastatin sodium (FLUVASTATIN SODIUM) is a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 3
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Drug details — fluvastatin sodium
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
3
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

fluvastatin sodium (FLUVASTATIN SODIUM) is a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN fluvastatin sodium
Brand FLUVASTATIN SODIUM
Mechanism HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Target 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Primary target: 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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  1. US 7687642

    Fluvastatin sodium crystal forms, processes for preparing them, compositions containing them and methods of using them

    Expires Mon Mar 25 2030 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 7414140

    Fluvastatin sodium crystal forms, processes for preparing them, compositions containing them and methods of using them

    Expires Mon Aug 14 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 7368468

    Fluvastatin sodium crystal forms XIV, LXXIII, LXXIX, LXXX and LXXXVII, processes for preparing them, compositions containing them and methods of using them

    Expires Mon May 01 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is fluvastatin sodium?

fluvastatin sodium (FLUVASTATIN SODIUM) is a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for fluvastatin sodium?

FLUVASTATIN SODIUM is a marketed brand name for fluvastatin sodium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of fluvastatin sodium?

fluvastatin sodium has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.