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Lovastatin

Lovastatin Definition Pharmacokinetics HWZ: 1.1 hours; max. short duration of action, short elimination timePossible LDL reduction dose-dependent: 40 to 45 % Lovastatin and simvastatin are lactones or cyclic esters, as prodrug they must first be hydrolyzed to active substance. Preparations Lovast...

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