Drugs / Fluvastatin
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Fluvastatin

Other / unclassified

Developed for
hyperlipidemia · atherosclerosis · hyperlipidemia, combined, 2 · hypertensive disorder · chronic hepatitis C virus infection · coronary artery disorder · metabolic syndrome X · myocardial infarction
+19 more · transient ischemic attack · Alport syndrome · antiphospholipid syndrome · aortic valve stenosis · breast cancer · familial hypercholesterolemia · hepatitis C virus infection · hyperlipoproteinemia · inherited lipid metabolism disorder · melanoma · platinum-induced ototoxicity · prostate cancer · schizophrenia · statin toxicity · type 2 diabetes mellitus · vasculogenic impotence · chronic kidney disease · disease related to transplantation · proteinuria
Investigated by
Novartis · Bader, Ted, M.D. · Novartis Pharmaceuticals · US Department of Veterans Affairs · University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein · University Medical Centre Ljubljana
+31 more · University of California, San Francisco · Beijing Anzhen Hospital · Case Comprehensive Cancer Center · Chinese Hypertension League · Corcept Therapeutics · European Society of Hypertension · Hospital for Special Surgery, New York · Istituto Auxologico Italiano · Kitasato University · London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research · Minia University · Minia University Hospital · Ministry of Health, Czech Republic · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Organon and Co · Prof. dr. Nathalie van der Velde · Sint Franciscus Gasthuis · St. Marianna University School of Medicine · Tokai University · University Health Network, Toronto · University Hospital, Saarland · University of Basel · University of Bologna · University of Chicago · University of Leipzig · University of Maryland, Baltimore · University of Texas · University of Zurich · VU University of Amsterdam · Yokohama City University Medical Center

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 8 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansions (2) US (FDA) LESCOL XL 2003-05-27 – 2006-04-10 fda.gov
Label expansions (5) US (FDA) LESCOL 1996-03-20 – 2000-12-18 fda.gov
Approved US (FDA) LESCOL 1993-12-31 fda.gov

Trials 39 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT04285749 Nov 2020 → Apr 2021 melanoma Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT00752843 Sep → Nov 2008 Corcept Therapeutics Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT06553157 Sep 2024 → Jul 2025 cancer, platinum-induced ototoxicity Minia University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 27 trials
Phase 2 NCT01992042 Feb 2014 → Oct 2016 prostate cancer University Health Network, Toronto Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00814606 Feb → Oct 2010 hepatitis C virus infection University of Chicago Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00674297 May 2008 → Jul 2011 antiphospholipid syndrome Hospital for Special Surgery, New York Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00487318 Jun 2007 → Oct 2010 chronic hepatitis C virus infection Bader, Ted, M.D. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00416403 Jul 2006 → Sep 2007 breast cancer University of California, San Francisco Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00309257 Jan 2004 → Jun 2008 Alport syndrome Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00176410 Jan 2003 → Sep 2009 aortic valve stenosis University of Leipzig Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 34 trials
Phase 3 NCT00382161 Oct 2006 → Dec 2007 vasculogenic impotence University Hospital, Saarland Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00136799 Jun 2005 → Apr 2006 hyperlipidemia, combined, 2, hyperlipoproteinemia Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00132717 Jan 2005 → Jun 2007 hyperlipidemia Organon and Co Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00171236 Oct 2001 → Mar 2005 familial hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, combined, 2 Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 419 trials
Phase 4 NCT06785727 Feb 2025 → Dec 2028 expected transient ischemic attack Prof. dr. Nathalie van der Velde Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04029584 Apr 2019 → Apr 2020 University of California, San Francisco Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03189511 May 2017 → Jan 2018 University of Zurich Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01563731 Apr 2013 → Dec 2020 hypertensive disorder, transient ischemic attack Istituto Auxologico Italiano Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01681199 Jul 2012 → Apr 2014 atherosclerosis, coronary artery disorder Beijing Anzhen Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01551173 Jan 2012 → May 2013 inherited lipid metabolism disorder Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00489424 Jun → Dec 2007 osteoporosis Novartis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00407680 Oct 2006 → Mar 2009 hypertensive disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus Kitasato University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00664742 Sep 2006 → Oct 2007 metabolic syndrome X Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00385658 Aug 2006 → Mar 2007 hyperlipidemia Novartis Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable6 trials
NCT03393377 Sep 2014 → Jun 2015 atherosclerosis University Medical Centre Ljubljana Completed No outcome recorded
NCT03309618 Nov 2012 → Nov 2013 myocardial infarction University Medical Centre Ljubljana Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01634906 Jul 2012 → Mar 2013 atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia Sint Franciscus Gasthuis Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01514682 Jun 2012 → Apr 2017 schizophrenia University of Maryland, Baltimore Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01259791 Sep 2010 → Aug 2013 statin toxicity London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00441493 Sep 2006 → Mar 2007 chronic hepatitis C virus infection Bader, Ted, M.D. Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 17 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 22 trials
Phase 2 NCT01890967 Background Jun 2013 → Apr 2014 hyperlipoproteinemia Eli Lilly and Company Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01045512 Comparator Oct 2009 → Sep 2014 Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT00223041 Comparator Apr 2003 → Nov 2009 University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 37 trials
Phase 3 NCT03510715 Background Aug 2018 → Feb 2020 hyperlipidemia Sanofi Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03510884 Background May 2018 → Jan 2021 hyperlipidemia Sanofi Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02107898 Background Mar 2014 → Jan 2015 hyperlipidemia Sanofi Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00532311 Comparator Jul 2007 → Apr 2008 hyperlipidemia Takeda Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00127218 Background Sep 2003 → Dec 2008 atherosclerosis Johns Hopkins University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 47 trials
Phase 4 NCT04061824 Comparator May 2016 → Dec 2018 hyperlipidemia, hypertensive disorder Yonsei University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01715714 Comparator Nov 2012 → Apr 2019 coronary artery disorder University of Cologne Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01293097 Background Jun 2010 → Oct 2011 acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction Peking University First Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00549926 Comparator Oct 2007 → Feb 2010 coronary artery disorder, hyperlipidemia Yokohama City University Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00404287 Comparator Oct 2006 → Nov 2014 aortic valve stenosis AORTICA Group Terminated No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 7 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 57 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Fluvastatin “One of ARBs(Valsartan, Olmesartan, Candesartan, Telmisartan, Fimasartan, Losartan and Irbesartan) and one of statins(Rosuvastatin, Atorvastatin, Pitavastatin, Simvastatin,...” NCT04061824
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“3. Fluvastatin, 40 mgs/day. Fluvastatin is a lipid-lowering drugs, which acts through the inhibition of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA).” NCT01514682

“Statin (pravastatin, simvastatin, fluvastatin, atorvastatin, pitavastatin, rosuvastatin) at stable dose with or without other LMT as clinically indicated.” NCT02107898

“can be any of the following statins: rosuvastatin, atorvastatin, simvastatin, fluvastatin, pravastatin in any of the doses causing symptoms previously” NCT01259791

“Statins include atorvastatin , fluvastatin , lovastatin , pitavastatin , pravastatin, rosuvastatin and simvastatin.” NCT06553157

“Participants will be provided a prescription for fluvastatin 80 mg to be taken on a daily basis” NCT00127218

“All statins, e.g. atorvastatin, simvastatin, fluvastatin, rosuvastatin, pravastatin” NCT01634906

Fluvastatin 80 mg” NCT01715714

FluvastatinNCT01563731

fluvastatinNCT01890967

NCT00171262

NCT00171327

NCT00132717

NCT00223015

NCT00125125

NCT00223028

NCT00223041

NCT03309618

NCT01681199

NCT00674297

NCT00404287

NCT00382161

NCT00565474

NCT00416403

NCT00176410

NCT01551173

NCT04285749

NCT00136799

NCT04029584

NCT00171288

NCT03510884

NCT06785727

NCT00814606

NCT00664742

NCT00138528

NCT00407680

NCT00171275

NCT03393377

NCT00171236

NCT00549926

NCT00199927

NCT00489424

NCT00814723

NCT03510715

NCT01992042

NCT00441493

NCT00385658

NCT00487318

NCT00821574

NCT01045512

NCT00309257

NCT00421005

NCT00752843

NCT03189511

Known as fluvastatin (Lescol) fluvastatin (Lescol)NCT00127218
Known as fluvastatin XL “This study was designed to assess the efficacy and tolerability of extended-release fluvastatin (fluvastatin XL) and ezetimibe alone or in combination in patients with previous...” PMID 18312764 Dec 2007
Known as Lescol “one oral dose of fluvastatin (Lescol®) 20mg capsule” NCT04029584
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LescolNCT00532311

LescolNCT01293097

Action Inhibit “statins (HMG CoA reductase inhibitors)” NCT00176410
Modality Other / unclassified “Fluvastatin is a lipid-lowering drugs” NCT01514682
Route Oral “Given orally” NCT00416403