Actavis Malta


Luvinsta

Generic Name:
Fluvastatin 20mg and 40mg hard capsules
Active Ingredient:
Fluvastatin 20mg and 40mg hard capsules
Group:
Cardiovascular System
Subgroup:
Hypolipidaemics and Anti-Atheroma Preparations
ATC code:
C10A A04
With perscription
Application:
Oral administration
Dosage Form and Strength:
Fluvastatin 20mg and 40mg hard capsules
Description:
Fluvastatin, a synthetic cholesterol-lowering agent, is a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, which is responsible for the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, a precursor of sterols, including cholesterol. It is used in the treatment of primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed hyperlipidaemia as an adjunct to diet when response to diet and other non-pharmacological treatments is inadequate.
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