(3S,5R)-Fluvastatin potassium

Description

3S,5R -Fluvastatin potassium is a synthetic hypolipidemic drug that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase activity. 3S,5R -Fluvastatin potassium has similar antioxidative effects on copper ion-induced LDL oxidation compared to its 3R,5S enantiomer. 3S,5R -Fluvastatin potassium and its metabolites demonstrate a potential to exhibit anti-atherosclerotic effects through their antioxidative activities. 3S,5R -Fluvastatin potassium is clinically utilized as part of a racemic mixture for reducing plasma cholesterol levels.