Ingredient

Pravastatin Sodium

Pravastatin sodium is a medication that lowers blood cholesterol levels and prevents atherosclerosis.

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MFDS ingredient code M084105

What does it do?

Pravastatin sodium is a lipid-lowering agent of the statin class, primarily used to reduce blood cholesterol levels. This ingredient inhibits cholesterol synthesis in the liver, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases associated with atherosclerosis.

Pravastatin sodium lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for cholesterol production in the liver. As a result, cholesterol accumulation in the blood vessels is reduced, which slows the progression of atherosclerosis and decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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Good to know

Compared to other statins, pravastatin sodium has relatively less metabolic processes in the liver, resulting in a lower risk of drug interactions. Additionally, due to its water-soluble characteristics, it has different pharmacokinetic properties compared to some lipophilic statins.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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