Diabetes
all indicationsAlso known as: Diabetes / Diabetes mellitus / Diabetes mellitus (E08-E13) / Diabetes mellitus NOS
| Drug | Drug Name | Drug Description |
|---|---|---|
| DB00641 | Simvastatin | Simvastatin is a lipid-lowering agent that is derived synthetically from the fermentation of Aspergillus terreus. It is a potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (hydroxymethylglutaryl COA reductases), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL receptors, it increases breakdown of LDL cholesterol. [PubChem] |