SIMVASTATIN
\sˈɪmvastˌatɪn], \sˈɪmvastˌatɪn], \s_ˈɪ_m_v_a_s_t_ˌa_t_ɪ_n]\
Definitions of SIMVASTATIN
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an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks
By Princeton University
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an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL-cholesterol (LIPOPROTEINS, LDL CHOLESTEROL).
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
