How to Pronounce Fluvastatin (Lescol)
How do you pronounce Fluvastatin?
Fluvastatin is pronounced “floo-va-STA-tin”. It has 4 syllables: floo ‑ va ‑ sta ‑ tin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sta”.
How many syllables are in Fluvastatin?
Fluvastatin has 4 syllables: floo ‑ va ‑ sta ‑ tin.
What does Fluvastatin mean?
Fluvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) that reduces LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides while raising HDL. It is notable as the first fully synthetic statin and is primarily metabolized by CYP2C9, which gives it a distinct drug interaction profile compared to statins metabolized by CYP3A4. It is used to treat hypercholesterolemia and to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events.
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Hypercholesterolemia, cardiovascular risk reduction. Metabolized by CYP2C9 — fewer interactions with CYP3A4 inhibitors like clarithromycin compared to other statins.
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