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[18F]Florastamin Injection
Florastatin is a radiolabeled version of florastatine, a statin used to lower cholesterol levels.
Florastatin is a radiolabeled version of florastatine, a statin used to lower cholesterol levels. Used for Hypercholesterolemia.
At a glance
| Generic name | [18F]Florastamin Injection |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | HTA Co., Ltd. |
| Drug class | statin |
| Target | HMG-CoA reductase |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Cardiovascular |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Statins work by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme involved in cholesterol production in the liver. By reducing cholesterol production, statins help lower the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood, which can help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Approved indications
- Hypercholesterolemia
Common side effects
- Muscle pain
- Liver enzyme elevation
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
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