Synonyms: (+)monocalcium bis{(3R, 5S, 6E)-7-[2-cyclopropyl-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-quinolyl]-3,5dihydroxy-6-heptenoate}; (3R,5S,6E)-7-[2-Cyclopropyl-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-quinolinyl]-3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoic acid calcium salt
Molecular Formula: C25H23FNO4 · 0.5Ca
Molecular Weight: 440.49
Linear Structural Formula: C25H23FNO4 · 0.5Ca
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Pitavastatin calcium is a water-soluble inhibitor of hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonic acid, the rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis. Pitavastatin calcium is antilipemic and is used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular disease.