Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Standard:
In-house Standards,
Simvastatin (CAS: 87905-32-4; C25H36O5) is a semi-synthetic statin produced via microbial fermentation followed by chemical modification. It functions as an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor.
Contraindicated in active liver disease or pregnancy. Requires storage below 25°C in dry, light-resistant conditions. Strict adherence to dosing limits prevents myopathy risks.