Meglutol Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
An antilipemic agent which lowers cholesterol, triglycerides, serum beta-lipoproteins and phospholipids. It acts by interfering with the enzymatic steps involved in the conversion of acetate to hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A as well as inhibiting the activity of HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES which is the rate limiting enzyme in the biosynthesis of cholesterol.
| Trade Name | Meglutol |
| Generic | Meglutol |
| Meglutol Other Names | Dicrotalic acid, Meglutol |
| Type | |
| Formula | C6H10O5 |
| Weight | Average: 162.1406 Monoisotopic: 162.05282343 |
| Groups | Experimental |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
