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Medicines fluvastatin sodiumQuestion & answer

fluvastatin sodium · Medicine question

Where in the body is fluvastatin mainly metabolised?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Fluvastatin is mainly metabolised in the liver.

Sources for this answer

Fluvastatin 20 mg CapsulesSandoz Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 9Document updated 3 January 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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