Mevastatin
Alternative Names: Compactin; CS 500; L 637312; ML 236BLatest Information Update: 05 Dec 1994
At a glance
- Originator Sankyo
- Class Antihyperlipidaemics; Hydroxy acids; Lactones; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Hypercholesterolaemia