SPL Set ID: 91332c54-1a27-4e6b-e053-2a95a90a42cd
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Lovastatin, USP is a cholesterol lowering agent isolated from a strain of Aspergillus terreus . After oral ingestion, lovastatin, USP, which is an inactive lactone, is hydrolyzed to the corresponding β-hydroxyacid form. This is a principal metabolite and an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, which is an early and rate limiting step in the biosynthesis of cholesterol. Lovastatin, USP is [1 S -[1α( R *),3α,7β,8β(2 S *,4 S *),8aβ]]-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2 H -pyran-2-yl)ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl 2-methylbutanoate. Its structural formula is: C 24 H 36 O 5 M.W. 404.55 Lovastatin, USP is a white, nonhygroscopic crystalline powder that is insoluble in water and sparingly soluble in ethanol, methanol, and acetonitrile. Lovastatin Tablets, USP are supplied as 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg tablets for oral administration. In addition to the active ingredient lovastatin, USP, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized corn starch. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is added as a preservative. Lovastatin Tablets USP, 10 mg also contain FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake. Lovastatin Tablets USP, 20 mg also contain FD&C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake. Lovastatin Tablets USP, 40 mg also contain D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake, and FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake. lovastatin structural formula