Simvastatin

CHEMBL1064 Phase 4 معتمد Small molecule
Half-Life
2 hours
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
418.6 g/mol
LogP
4.7
Phase
4

A widely used statin that lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides by reducing the liver's production of cholesterol, helping to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Some research also suggests potential benefits in slowing cognitive decline, though its primary established use remains cardiovascular risk reduction.

الوزن الجزيئي

418,5700 g/mol

LogP

4,70

TPSA

72,80 Ų

قاعدة ليبينسكي للخمسة

ناجح

المجالات العلاجية

تصنيفات الأدوية

آلية العمل

Prodrug converted to active form that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Half-Life 2 hours

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

الآلية

Prodrug converted to active form that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase.

البنية ثنائية الأبعاد

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SMILES

CCC(C)(C)C(=O)O[C@H]1C[C@@H](C)C=C2C=C[C@H](C)[C@H](CC[C@@H]3C[C@@H](O)CC(=O)O3)[C@H]21

InChI

InChI=1S/C25H38O5/c1-6-25(4,5)24(28)30-21-12-15(2)11-17-8-7-16(3)20(23(17)21)10-9-19-13-18(26)14-22(27)29-19/h7-8,11,15-16,18-21,23,26H,6,9-10,12-14H2,1-5H3/t15-,16-,18+,19+,20-,21-,23-/m0/s1

Molecular Formula

C25H38O5

HBD / HBA

1 / 5

الروابط القابلة للدوران

7

الذرات الثقيلة

30

Primary Target

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

الأسئلة الشائعة

A widely used statin that lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides by reducing the liver's production of cholesterol, helping to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Some research also suggests potential benefits in slowing cognitive decline, though its primary established use remains cardiovascular risk reduction.

Prodrug converted to active form that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase.

Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Simvastatin: Half-life: 2 hours.

Yes, Simvastatin is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1064. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 54454. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.

إخلاء المسؤولية الطبية

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.