Application
Pravastatin sodium salt hydrate has been used in the enzymatic method to measure mevalonic acid in serum.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Pravastatin sodium is a competitive, water-soluble 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor.
Competitive, water-soluble 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor. Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in vivo (Ki ~1 nM).
Features and Benefits
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General description
Pravastatin sodium is an orally effective hypocholesterolaemic agent which is structurally similar to lovastatin and compactin.
Packaging
25 mg in glass bottle
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