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Name
Lovastatin
Alternate Names
6alpha-Methylcompactin
L-154803
L154803
MB-530B
Mevacor
Mevinolin#
MK-803
MK803
Monacolin K
Monacolin-K
Abbreviations
None
Category
Chemotherapy
Subcategory
Cytostatic agent--apoptosis stimulator
NSC Number
633781
Primary Site
AML
Hepatoma
stomach
Histology
None
Remarks
Extends survival for hepatoma. Lipid regulating drugs. Inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme. Not shown to be very effective for either cancer.
Coding
This drug should be coded
