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[F-18]Florastamin
Florastatin is a radiolabeled version of florastatin, a statin used to lower cholesterol levels.
Florastatin is a radiolabeled version of florastatin, a statin used to lower cholesterol levels. Used for Hypercholesterolemia.
At a glance
| Generic name | [F-18]Florastamin |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | FutureChem |
| Drug class | statin |
| Target | HMG-CoA reductase |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Cardiovascular |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Statins like florastatin work by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. This leads to a decrease in the production of cholesterol in the liver, resulting in lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood.
Approved indications
- Hypercholesterolemia
Common side effects
- Muscle pain
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- [F-18]Florastamin CI brief — competitive landscape report
- [F-18]Florastamin updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- FutureChem portfolio CI