Pitavastatin

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A novel statin that induces plaque regression and elevates HDL-cholesterol levels.

**Synonyms:** - (3R,5S,6E)-7-[2-Cyclopropyl-4-(P-Fluorophenyl)-3-Quinolyl]-3,5-Dihydroxy-6-Heptenoic Acid - Itavastatin - PITAVASTATIN