Rosuvastatin

Identification

Summary

Rosuvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used to lower lipid levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease including myocardial infarction and stroke.

Brand Names
Crestor, Ezallor, Roszet
Generic Name
Rosuvastatin
DrugBank Accession Number
DB01098
Background

Rosuvastatin, also known as the brand name product Crestor, is a lipid-lowering drug that belongs to the statin class of medications, which are used to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and manage elevated lipid levels by inhibiting the endogenous production of cholesterol in the liver. More specifically, statin medications competitively inhibit the enzyme hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) Reductase,24 which catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonic acid and is the third step in a sequence of metabolic reactions involved in the production of several compounds involved in lipid metabolism and transport including cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (sometimes referred to as "bad cholesterol"), and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). Prescribing of statin medications is considered standard practice following any cardiovascular events and for people with a moderate to high risk of development of CVD, such as those with Type 2 Diabetes. The clear evidence of the benefit of statin use coupled with very minimal side effects or long term effects has resulted in this class becoming one of the most widely prescribed medications in North America.15,21

Rosuvastatin and other drugs from the statin class of medications including atorvastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, fluvastatin, and lovastatin are considered first-line options for the treatment of dyslipidemia.15,21 This is largely due to the fact that cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart attack, atherosclerosis, angina, peripheral artery disease, and stroke, has become a leading cause of death in high-income countries and a major cause of morbidity around the world.14 Elevated cholesterol levels, and in particular, elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels, are an important risk factor for the development of CVD.15,38 Use of statins to target and reduce LDL levels has been shown in a number of landmark studies to significantly reduce the risk of development of CVD and all-cause mortality.16,17,18,26,31,42 Statins are considered a cost-effective treatment option for CVD due to their evidence of reducing all-cause mortality including fatal and non-fatal CVD as well as the need for surgical revascularization or angioplasty following a heart attack.15,21 Evidence has shown that even for low-risk individuals (with <10% risk of a major vascular event occurring within 5 years) statins cause a 20%-22% relative reduction in major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, coronary revascularization, and coronary death) for every 1 mmol/L reduction in LDL without any significant side effects or risks.19,20

While all statin medications are considered equally effective from a clinical standpoint, rosuvastatin is considered the most potent; doses of 10 to 40mg rosuvastatin per day were found in clinical studies to result in a 45.8% to 54.6% decreases in LDL cholesterol levels, which is about three-fold more potent than atorvastatin's effects on LDL cholesterol.22,4 However, the results of the SATURN trial26 concluded that despite this difference in potency, there was no difference in their effect on the progression of coronary atherosclerosis.

Rosuvastatin is also a unique member of the class of statins due to its high hydrophilicity which increases hepatic uptake at the site of action, low bioavailability, and minimal metabolism via the Cytochrome P450 system.37 This last point results in less risk of drug-drug interactions compared to atorvastatin, lovastatin, and simvastatin, which are all extensively metabolized by Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4, an enzyme involved in the metabolism of many commonly used drugs.29 Drugs such as ciclosporin, gemfibrozil, and some antiretrovirals are more likely to interact with this statin through antagonism of OATP1B1 organic anion transporter protein 1B1-mediated hepatic uptake of rosuvastatin.46,47

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved
Structure
Weight
Average: 481.538
Monoisotopic: 481.168284538
Chemical Formula
C22H28FN3O6S
Synonyms
  • (3R,5S,6E)-7-(4-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-(1-methylethyl)-2-(ethyl(methylsulfonyl)amino)-5-pyrimidinyl)-3,5-dihydroxy-6-heptenoic acid
  • (3R,5S,6E)-7-{4-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-2-[methyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]pyrimidin-5-yl}-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid
  • Rosuvastatin
  • Rosuvastatina
External IDs
  • ZD-4522
  • ZD4522

Pharmacology

Indication

The FDA monograph states that rosuvastatin is indicated as an adjunct to diet in the treatment of triglyceridemia, Primary Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia), and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia.46

The Health Canada monograph for rosuvastatin further specifies that rosuvastatin is indicated for the reduction of elevated total cholesterol (Total-C), LDL-C, ApoB, the Total-C/HDL-C ratio and triglycerides (TG) and for increasing HDL-C in hyperlipidemic and dyslipidemic conditions when response to diet and exercise alone has been inadequate. It is also indicated for the prevention of major cardiovascular events (including risk of myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, and coronary artery revascularization) in adult patients without documented history of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events, but with at least two conventional risk factors for cardiovascular disease.47

Prescribing of statin medications is considered standard practice following any cardiovascular events and for people with a moderate to high risk of development of CVD. Statin-indicated conditions include diabetes mellitus, clinical atherosclerosis (including myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes, stable angina, documented coronary artery disease, stroke, trans ischemic attack (TIA), documented carotid disease, peripheral artery disease, and claudication), abdominal aortic aneurysm, chronic kidney disease, and severely elevated LDL-C levels.15,21

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Management ofAtherosclerosis••••••••••••
Prevention ofAtherosclerotic cardiovascular disease••••••••••••
Prevention ofCardiovascular disease••••••••••••
Used in combination to preventCardiovascular eventsCombination Product in combination with: Acetylsalicylic acid (DB00945)•••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••• ••••••••••• ••••••••••••
Used in combination to preventCardiovascular eventsCombination Product in combination with: Amlodipine (DB00381)••••••••••••••••••• ••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Rosuvastatin is a synthetic, enantiomerically pure antilipemic agent. It is used to lower total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein B (apoB), non-high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (non-HDL-C), and trigleride (TG) plasma concentrations while increasing HDL-C concentrations. High LDL-C, low HDL-C and high TG concentrations in the plasma are associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. The total cholesterol to HDL-C ratio is a strong predictor of coronary artery disease and high ratios are associated with higher risk of disease. Increased levels of HDL-C are associated with lower cardiovascular risk. By decreasing LDL-C and TG and increasing HDL-C, rosuvastatin reduces the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.15,21

Elevated cholesterol levels, and in particular, elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels, are an important risk factor for the development of CVD.15 Use of statins to target and reduce LDL levels has been shown in a number of landmark studies to significantly reduce the risk of development of CVD and all-cause mortality.16,17,18,26,31 Statins are considered a cost-effective treatment option for CVD due to their evidence of reducing all-cause mortality including fatal and non-fatal CVD as well as the need for surgical revascularization or angioplasty following a heart attack.15,21 Evidence has shown that even for low-risk individuals (with <10% risk of a major vascular event occurring within 5 years) statins cause a 20%-22% relative reduction in major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, coronary revascularization, and coronary death) for every 1 mmol/L reduction in LDL without any significant side effects or risks.19,20

Skeletal Muscle Effects

Cases of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, including rosuvastatin. These risks can occur at any dose level, but are increased at the highest dose (40 mg). Rosuvastatin should be prescribed with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy (e.g., age ≥ 65 years, inadequately treated hypothyroidism, renal impairment).

The risk of myopathy during treatment with rosuvastatin may be increased with concurrent administration of some other lipid-lowering therapies (such as fenofibrate or niacin), gemfibrozil, cyclosporine, atazanavir/ritonavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, or simeprevir. Cases of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, including rosuvastatin, coadministered with colchicine, and caution should therefore be exercised when prescribing these two medications together.46

Real-world data from observational studies has suggested that 10-15% of people taking statins may experience muscle aches at some point during treatment.41

Liver Enzyme Abnormalities

Increases in serum transaminases have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, including rosuvastatin. In most cases, the elevations were transient and resolved or improved on continued therapy or after a brief interruption in therapy. There were two cases of jaundice, for which a relationship to rosuvastatin therapy could not be determined, which resolved after discontinuation of therapy. There were no cases of liver failure or irreversible liver disease in these trials.46

Endocrine Effects

Increases in HbA1c and fasting serum glucose levels have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, including rosuvastatin calcium tablets. Based on clinical trial data with rosuvastatin, in some instances these increases may exceed the threshold for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.46

An in vitro study found that atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, and pitavastatin exhibited a dose-dependent cytotoxic effect on human pancreas islet β cells, with reductions in cell viability of 32, 41, 34 and 29%, respectively, versus control]. Moreover, insulin secretion rates were decreased by 34, 30, 27 and 19%, respectively, relative to control.40

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors interfere with cholesterol synthesis and lower cholesterol levels and, as such, might theoretically blunt adrenal or gonadal steroid hormone production. Rosuvastatin demonstrated no effect upon nonstimulated cortisol levels and no effect on thyroid metabolism as assessed by TSH plasma concentration. In rosuvastatin treated patients, there was no impairment of adrenocortical reserve and no reduction in plasma cortisol concentrations. Clinical studies with other HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors have suggested that these agents do not reduce plasma testosterone concentration. The effects of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors on male fertility have not been studied. The effects, if any, on the pituitarygonadal axis in premenopausal women are unknown.47

Cardiovascular

Ubiquinone levels were not measured in rosuvastatin clinical trials, however significant decreases in circulating ubiquinone levels in patients treated with other statins have been observed. The clinical significance of a potential long-term statin-induced deficiency of ubiquinone has not been established. It has been reported that a decrease in myocardial ubiquinone levels could lead to impaired cardiac function in patients with borderline congestive heart failure.47

Lipoprotein A

In some patients, the beneficial effect of lowered total cholesterol and LDL-C levels may be partly blunted by a concomitant increase in the Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] concentrations. Present knowledge suggests the importance of high Lp(a) levels as an emerging risk factor for coronary heart disease. It is thus desirable to maintain and reinforce lifestyle changes in high-risk patients placed on rosuvastatin therapy.47 Further studies have demonstrated statins affect Lp(a) levels differently in patients with dyslipidemia depending on their apo(a) phenotype; statins increase Lp(a) levels exclusively in patients with the low molecular weight apo(a) phenotype.23

Mechanism of action

Rosuvastatin is a statin medication and a competitive inhibitor of the enzyme HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A) reductase, which catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an early rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis.24 Rosuvastatin acts primarily in the liver, where decreased hepatic cholesterol concentrations stimulate the upregulation of hepatic low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors which increases hepatic uptake of LDL. Rosuvastatin also inhibits hepatic synthesis of very low density lipoprotein (VLDL).46 The overall effect is a decrease in plasma LDL and VLDL.

In vitro and in vivo animal studies also demonstrate that rosuvastatin exerts vasculoprotective effects independent of its lipid-lowering properties, also known as the pleiotropic effects of statins.25 This includes improvement in endothelial function, enhanced stability of atherosclerotic plaques, reduced oxidative stress and inflammation, and inhibition of the thrombogenic response.

Statins have also been found to bind allosterically to β2 integrin function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1), which plays an important role in leukocyte trafficking and in T cell activation.39

Rosuvastatin exerts an anti-inflammatory effect on rat mesenteric microvascular endothelium by attenuating leukocyte rolling, adherence and transmigration.11 The drug also modulates nitric oxide synthase (NOS) expression and reduces ischemic-reperfusion injuries in rat hearts.1 Rosuvastatin increases the bioavailability of nitric oxide11,7,1 by upregulating NOS3 and by increasing the stability of NOS through post-transcriptional polyadenylation.6 It is unclear as to how rosuvastatin brings about these effects though they may be due to decreased concentrations of mevalonic acid.

TargetActionsOrganism
A3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase
inhibitor
Humans
UIntegrin alpha-L
inhibitory allosteric modulator
Humans
Absorption

In a study of healthy white male volunteers, the absolute oral bioavailability of rosuvastatin was found to be approximately 20% while absorption was estimated to be 50%, which is consistent with a substantial first-pass effect after oral dosing.27,28 Another study in healthy volunteers found that the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of rosuvastatin was 6.06ng/mL and was reached at a median of 5 hours following oral dosing.30 Both Cmax and AUC increased in approximate proportion to dose. Neither food nor evening versus morning administration was shown to have an effect on the AUC of rosuvastatin.46,47 Many statins are known to interact with hepatic uptake transporters and thus reach high concentrations at their site of action in the liver.

Breast Cancer Resistance Protein (BCRP) is a membrane-bound protein that plays an important role in the absorption of rosuvastatin, particularly as CYP3A4 has minimal involvement in its metabolism.29 Evidence from pharmacogenetic studies of c.421C>A single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the gene for BCRP has demonstrated that individuals with the 421AA genotype have reduced functional activity and 2.4-fold higher AUC and Cmax values for rosuvastatin compared to study individuals with the control 421CC genotype. This has important implications for the variation in response to the drug in terms of efficacy and toxicity, particularly as the BCRP c.421C>A polymorphism occurs more frequently in Asian populations than in Caucasians.32,33 Other statin drugs impacted by this polymorphism include fluvastatin and atorvastatin.32

Genetic differences in the OATP1B1 (organic-anion-transporting polypeptide 1B1) hepatic transporter have also been shown to impact rosuvastatin pharmacokinetics. Evidence from pharmacogenetic studies of the c.521T>C SNP showed that rosuvastatin AUC was increased 1.62-fold for individuals homozygous for 521CC compared to homozygous 521TT individuals.36 Other statin drugs impacted by this polymorphism include simvastatin, pitavastatin, atorvastatin, and pravastatin.29

For patients known to have the above-mentioned c.421AA BCRP or c.521CC OATP1B1 genotypes, a maximum daily dose of 20mg of rosuvastatin is recommended to avoid adverse effects from the increased exposure to the drug, such as muscle pain and risk of rhabdomyolysis.47

Volume of distribution

Rosuvastatin undergoes first-pass extraction in the liver, which is the primary site of cholesterol synthesis and LDL-C clearance. The mean volume of distribution at steady-state of rosuvastatin is approximately 134 litres.46,47

Protein binding

Rosuvastatin is 88% bound to plasma proteins, mostly albumin. This binding is reversible and independent of plasma concentrations.46,47

Metabolism

Rosuvastatin is not extensively metabolized, as demonstrated by the small amount of radiolabeled dose that is recovered as a metabolite (~10%). Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C9 is primarily responsible for the formation of rosuvastatin's major metabolite, N-desmethylrosuvastatin, which has approximately 20-50% of the pharmacological activity of its parent compound in vitro.46,47 However, this metabolic pathway isn't deemed to be clinically significant as there were no observable effects found on rosuvastatin pharmacokinetics when rosuvastatin was coadministered with fluconazole, a potent CYP2C9 inhibitor.34

In vitro and in vivo data indicate that rosuvastatin has no clinically significant cytochrome P450 interactions (as substrate, inhibitor or inducer). Consequently, there is little potential for drug-drug interactions upon coadministration with agents that are metabolized by cytochrome P450.47

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Route of elimination

Rosuvastatin is not extensively metabolized; approximately 10% of a radiolabeled dose is recovered as metabolite. Following oral administration, rosuvastatin and its metabolites are primarily excreted in the feces (90%). After an intravenous dose, approximately 28% of total body clearance was via the renal route, and 72% by the hepatic route.46,47,27

A study in healthy adult male volunteers found that approximately 90% of the rosuvastatin dose was recovered in feces within 72 hours after dose, while the remaining 10% was recovered in urine. The drug was completely excreted from the body after 10 days of dosing. They also found that approximately 76.8% of the excreted dose was unchanged from the parent compound, with the remaining dose recovered as the metabolites n-desmethyl rosuvastatin and rosuvastatin-5S-lactone.30

Renal tubular secretion is responsible for >90% of total renal clearance, and is believed to be mediated primarily by the uptake transporter OAT3 (Organic anion transporter 1), while OAT1 had minimal involvement.35

Half-life

The elimination half-life (t½) of rosuvastatin is approximately 19 hours and does not increase with increasing doses.46,47

Clearance

Not Available

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Toxicity

Generally well-tolerated. Side effects may include myalgia, constipation, asthenia, abdominal pain, and nausea. Other possible side effects include myotoxicity (myopathy, myositis, rhabdomyolysis) and hepatotoxicity. To avoid toxicity in Asian patients, lower doses should be considered. Pharmacokinetic studies show an approximately two-fold increase in peak plasma concentration and AUC in Asian patients (Philippino, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, or Asian-Indian descent) compared to Caucasian patients.

Pathways
PathwayCategory
Rosuvastatin Action PathwayDrug action
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Interacting Gene/EnzymeAllele nameGenotype(s)Defining Change(s)Type(s)DescriptionDetails
Kinesin-like protein KIF6---(C;C) / (C;T)C AlleleEffect Directly StudiedPatients with this genotype have a greater reduction in risk of a major cardiovascular event with high dose rosuvastatin.Details
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase---(A;T)T AlleleEffect Directly StudiedPatients with this genotype have a lesser reduction in LDL cholesterol with rosuvastatin.Details
ATP-binding cassette sub-family G member 2---(A;A) / (A;C)G > TEffect Directly StudiedPatients with this genotype have a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol with rosuvastatin.Details

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DrugInteraction
AbametapirThe serum concentration of Rosuvastatin can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
AbataceptThe metabolism of Rosuvastatin can be increased when combined with Abatacept.
AbemaciclibThe metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Rosuvastatin.
AbrocitinibThe metabolism of Abrocitinib can be decreased when combined with Rosuvastatin.
AcalabrutinibThe metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Rosuvastatin.
Food Interactions
  • Take with or without food. Co-administration with food does not affect absorption.

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Product Ingredients
IngredientUNIICASInChI Key
Rosuvastatin calcium83MVU38M7Q147098-20-2LALFOYNTGMUKGG-JGMJEEPBSA-L
Rosuvastatin zinc70VE4E19Z7953412-08-3KUQHZGJLQWUFPU-BGRFNVSISA-L
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International/Other Brands
Astende (Lazar (Argentina)) / Cirantan (AstraZeneca (Netherlands)) / Cresadex (Drugtech (Chile)) / Provisacor (AstraZeneca (Italy, Netherlands) ) / Razel (Glenmark (India)) / Rosedex (Roux-Ocefa (Argentina)) / Rosimol (Sandoz (Argentina)) / Rosumed (Labomed (Chile)) / Rosustatin (Montpellier (Argentina)) / Rosuvas (Ranbaxy (India)) / Rosuvast (Bago (Argentina)) / Rosvel (Laboratorios Chile (Chile)) / Rovartal (Roemmers (Argentina)) / Simestat (Simesa (Italy)) / Sinlip (Gador (Argentina)) / Visacor (AstraZeneca (Portugal)) / Vivacor (AstraZeneca (Brazil))
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Act RosuvastatinTablet10 mgOralActavis Pharma Company2012-03-162019-07-09Canada flag
Act RosuvastatinTablet40 mgOralActavis Pharma Company2012-03-162019-07-09Canada flag
Act RosuvastatinTablet5 mgOralActavis Pharma Company2012-03-162019-07-09Canada flag
Act RosuvastatinTablet20 mgOralActavis Pharma Company2012-03-162019-07-09Canada flag
CrestorTablet, film coated40 mg/1OralAphena Pharma Solutions Tennessee, Inc.2003-08-18Not applicableUS flag
Generic Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Ach-rosuvastatinTablet10 mgOralAccord Healthcare Inc2019-05-23Not applicableCanada flag
Ach-rosuvastatinTablet40 mgOralAccord Healthcare Inc2019-05-23Not applicableCanada flag
Ach-rosuvastatinTablet5 mgOralAccord Healthcare Inc2019-05-23Not applicableCanada flag
Ach-rosuvastatinTablet20 mgOralAccord Healthcare Inc2019-05-23Not applicableCanada flag
Ag-rosuvastatinTablet10 mgOralAngita Pharma Inc.2018-12-28Not applicableCanada flag
Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
ACIDO FENOFIBRICO / ROSUVASTATINA 135 MG/10 MGRosuvastatin calcium (10 mg) + Fenofibrate (135 mg)Capsule, coatedOralTECNOQUIMICAS S.A.2019-03-19Not applicableColombia flag
Arosuva plus Ezetimib 10 mg/10 mg FilmtablettenRosuvastatin (10 mg) + Ezetimibe (10 mg)Tablet, film coatedOralGebro Pharma Gmb H2019-11-04Not applicableAustria flag
Arosuva plus Ezetimib 20 mg/10 mg FilmtablettenRosuvastatin (20 mg) + Ezetimibe (10 mg)Tablet, film coatedOralGebro Pharma Gmb H2019-11-04Not applicableAustria flag
Arosuva plus Ezetimib 40 mg/10 mg FilmtablettenRosuvastatin (40 mg) + Ezetimibe (10 mg)Tablet, film coatedOralGebro Pharma Gmb H2019-11-04Not applicableAustria flag
Arosuva plus Ezetimib 5 mg/10 mg FilmtablettenRosuvastatin (5 mg) + Ezetimibe (10 mg)Tablet, film coatedOralGebro Pharma Gmb H2019-11-04Not applicableAustria flag

Categories

ATC Codes
C10BX10 — Rosuvastatin and valsartanC10BX05 — Rosuvastatin and acetylsalicylic acidC10BX07 — Rosuvastatin, amlodipine and lisinoprilC10AA07 — RosuvastatinA10BH52 — Gemigliptin and rosuvastatinG01AE10 — Combinations of sulfonamidesC10BX13 — Rosuvastatin, perindopril and indapamideC10BX09 — Rosuvastatin and amlodipineC10BA09 — Rosuvastatin and fenofibrateC10BX16 — Rosuvastatin and fimasartanC10BX17 — Rosuvastatin and ramiprilC10BX14 — Rosuvastatin, amlodipine and perindoprilC10BA06 — Rosuvastatin and ezetimibe
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenylpyrimidines. These are polycyclic aromatic compounds containing a benzene ring linked to a pyrimidine ring through a CC or CN bond. Pyrimidine is a 6-membered ring consisting of four carbon atoms and two nitrogen centers at the 1- and 3- ring positions.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Organoheterocyclic compounds
Class
Diazines
Sub Class
Pyrimidines and pyrimidine derivatives
Direct Parent
Phenylpyrimidines
Alternative Parents
Medium-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives / Medium-chain fatty acids / Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives / Fluorobenzenes / Halogenated fatty acids / Heterocyclic fatty acids / Hydroxy fatty acids / Aryl fluorides / Unsaturated fatty acids / Organosulfonamides
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Substituents
4-phenylpyrimidine / 5-phenylpyrimidine / Alcohol / Aminosulfonyl compound / Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound / Aryl fluoride / Aryl halide / Azacycle / Benzenoid / Beta-hydroxy acid
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
statin (synthetic), sulfonamide, pyrimidines, dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid, monofluorobenzenes (CHEBI:38545)
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
413KH5ZJ73
CAS number
287714-41-4
InChI Key
BPRHUIZQVSMCRT-VEUZHWNKSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C22H28FN3O6S/c1-13(2)20-18(10-9-16(27)11-17(28)12-19(29)30)21(14-5-7-15(23)8-6-14)25-22(24-20)26(3)33(4,31)32/h5-10,13,16-17,27-28H,11-12H2,1-4H3,(H,29,30)/b10-9+/t16-,17-/m1/s1
IUPAC Name
(3R,5S,6E)-7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(N-methylmethanesulfonamido)-6-(propan-2-yl)pyrimidin-5-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid
SMILES
CC(C)C1=NC(=NC(C2=CC=C(F)C=C2)=C1\C=C\[C@@H](O)C[C@@H](O)CC(=O)O)N(C)S(C)(=O)=O

References

Synthesis Reference

Valerie Niddam-Hildesheim, Greta Sterimbaum, "Process for preparation of rosuvastatin calcium." U.S. Patent US20050080134, issued April 14, 2005.

US20050080134
General References
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  31. Authors unspecified: MRC/BHF Heart Protection Study of cholesterol lowering with simvastatin in 20,536 high-risk individuals: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2002 Jul 6;360(9326):7-22. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(02)09327-3. [Article]
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  43. Crestor (Rosuvastatin Calcium) FDA Label [Link]
  44. FDA Approved Drug Products: Crestor (rosuvastatin) tablets for oral use (July 2023) [Link]
  45. FDA Approved Drug Products: Ezallor Sprinkle (rosuvastatin) capsules for oral use [Link]
  46. FDA Label - Rosuvastatin [File]
  47. Health Canada Monograph - Rosuvastatin [File]
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0015230
KEGG Drug
D08492
PubChem Compound
446157
PubChem Substance
46509022
ChemSpider
393589
BindingDB
18372
RxNav
301542
ChEBI
38545
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1496
ZINC
ZINC000001535101
Therapeutic Targets Database
DAP000555
PharmGKB
PA134308647
PDBe Ligand
FBI
RxList
RxList Drug Page
Drugs.com
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Wikipedia
Rosuvastatin
MSDS
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Clinical Trials

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PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4Active Not RecruitingBasic ScienceHealthy Subjects (HS)1
4Active Not RecruitingPreventionAnesthetics Adverse Reaction / Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) / Cardiovascular Risk1
4Active Not RecruitingTreatmentHigh Cholesterol1
4CompletedNot AvailableCoronary Heart Disease (CHD)1
4CompletedNot AvailableHealthy Subjects (HS)1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
  • A-S Medication Solutions LLC
  • AstraZeneca Inc.
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
  • Cardinal Health
  • Corden Pharma GmbH
  • IPR Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Lake Erie Medical and Surgical Supply
  • Murfreesboro Pharmaceutical Nursing Supply
  • Nucare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Physicians Total Care Inc.
  • Prepak Systems Inc.
  • Remedy Repack
  • Resource Optimization and Innovation LLC
  • Southwood Pharmaceuticals
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
Tablet, coatedOral10 mg
Tablet, coatedOral20 mg
TabletOral5.20 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral
Tablet, effervescentOral
Tablet, film coatedOral20.84 mg
TabletOral; Sublingual20 mg
Tablet, effervescent10 mg
Tablet, effervescent20 mg
Tablet, effervescent40 mg
Tablet, effervescent
TabletOral10.000 mg
TabletOral5.000 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral10 mg/1
Tablet, film coatedOral20 mg/1
Tablet, film coatedOral40 mg/1
Tablet, film coatedOral5 mg/1
TabletOral10 mg
TabletOral20 mg
TabletOral5 mg
TabletOral10.0000 mg
Tablet, coatedOral40 mg
CapsuleOral10 mg/1
CapsuleOral20 mg/1
CapsuleOral40 mg/1
CapsuleOral5 mg/1
Tablet, coatedOral
Capsule, liquid filledOral
TabletOral20.860 mg
Tablet, coatedOral10.42 mg
Tablet, delayed releaseOral10 mg
Tablet, coatedOral41.58 mg
CapsuleOral10.400 mg
TabletOral10.000 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral
TabletOral10.00 mg
TabletOral
Tablet, film coatedOral10.00 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral5.00 mg
Tablet, coatedOral30 MG
Tablet, coatedOral10.4 mg
TabletOral10.0 mg
TabletOral20.0 mg
TabletOral40.0 mg
TabletOral5.0 mg
TabletOral10 mg/1
TabletOral20 mg/1
TabletOral40 mg/1
TabletOral5 mg/1
Tablet, coatedOral10 mg/1
Tablet, coatedOral20 mg/1
Tablet, coatedOral40 mg/1
Tablet, coatedOral5 mg/1
Tablet, film coatedOral10.4 MG
Tablet, film coatedOral20.8 Mg
Tablet, film coatedOral22.04 MG
Tablet, film coatedOral41.6 Mg
Tablet, film coatedOral44.08 MG
Tablet, film coatedOral10.000 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral20.000 mg
Tablet, coatedOral1000000 mg
Capsule, liquid filledOral2000000 mg
Tablet, coatedOral2000000 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral15 MG
Tablet, film coatedOral30 MG
Tablet, film coatedOral40 MG
Tablet, film coatedOral5 MG
TabletOral41.66 mg
Tablet, coatedOral4000000 mg
TabletOral40 mg
Tablet
TabletOral10.400 mg
Capsule, liquid filledOral5 mg
Capsule, liquid filledOral10 mg
Capsule, liquid filledOral20 mg
Capsule, liquid filledOral40 mg
Tablet, coatedOral20.84 mg
Tablet20 mg
Tablet, coatedOral5 mg
TabletOral20.000 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral11.02 MG
Capsule, coatedOral
Capsule, coatedOral20 mg
CapsuleOral
TabletOral200.000 mg
TabletOral40.000 mg
Tablet10 mg
TabletOral
Tablet20.000 mg
TabletOral5.200 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral10 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral20 mg
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
Crestor 40 mg tablet4.7USD tablet
Crestor 20 mg tablet4.69USD tablet
Crestor 10 mg tablet4.68USD tablet
Crestor 5 mg tablet4.68USD tablet
Crestor 40 mg Tablet2.24USD tablet
Crestor 20 mg Tablet1.91USD tablet
Crestor 10 mg Tablet1.53USD tablet
Crestor 5 mg Tablet1.45USD tablet
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Patents
Patent NumberPediatric ExtensionApprovedExpires (estimated)Region
CA2315141No2009-08-182020-08-04Canada flag
CA2072945No2001-07-312012-07-02Canada flag
US6858618Yes2005-02-222022-06-17US flag
US7030152Yes2006-04-182018-10-02US flag
US7964614Yes2011-06-212018-10-02US flag
US6316460Yes2001-11-132021-02-04US flag
USRE37314Yes2001-08-072016-07-08US flag
US10413543No2019-09-172036-02-12US flag
US10376470No2019-08-132033-05-01US flag
US9763885No2017-09-192033-05-01US flag

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
water solubilitySparingly soluble in waterFDA label
logP0.13 FDA label
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.0886 mg/mLALOGPS
logP1.47ALOGPS
logP1.92Chemaxon
logS-3.7ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)4Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-1.6Chemaxon
Physiological Charge-1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count8Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count3Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area140.92 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count9Chemaxon
Refractivity121.44 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability48.55 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings2Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterNoChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+0.9791
Blood Brain Barrier-0.6815
Caco-2 permeable-0.5818
P-glycoprotein substrateNon-substrate0.6962
P-glycoprotein inhibitor INon-inhibitor0.5099
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IINon-inhibitor0.8987
Renal organic cation transporterNon-inhibitor0.9467
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.5544
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.8633
CYP450 3A4 substrateNon-substrate0.584
CYP450 1A2 substrateNon-inhibitor0.6896
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5957
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8609
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.6414
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8308
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.6226
Ames testNon AMES toxic0.662
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.6578
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable1.0
Rat acute toxicity2.5599 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Weak inhibitor0.9856
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Non-inhibitor0.8117
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-03dl-4024900000-6da5a329db1ec51e7329
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001i-0000900000-26b4568a209a0f9ca797
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-067i-5003900000-1e54f4b5c5a578131b66
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-01pk-0003900000-6fc593c80bc67a4f7a62
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-5009400000-d6af550a498ba542b65a
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0h3j-1049100000-d17a79f668861f817ffe
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-057v-7029300000-3d71a257f025972ec7d0
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-234.2873326
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-211.98924
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+235.1144326
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+214.38481
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+234.3503326
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+220.29735
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Nadph binding
Specific Function
Transmembrane glycoprotein that is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis as well as in the biosynthesis of nonsterol isoprenoids that are essential for normal cell function including...
Gene Name
HMGCR
Uniprot ID
P04035
Uniprot Name
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase
Molecular Weight
97475.155 Da
References
  1. Carbonell T, Freire E: Binding thermodynamics of statins to HMG-CoA reductase. Biochemistry. 2005 Sep 6;44(35):11741-8. [Article]
  2. Chapman MJ, Caslake M, Packard C, McTaggart F: New dimension of statin action on ApoB atherogenicity. Clin Cardiol. 2003 Jan;26(1 Suppl 1):I7-10. [Article]
  3. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
  4. Davidson MH: Rosuvastatin: a highly efficacious statin for the treatment of dyslipidaemia. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2002 Jan;11(1):125-41. [Article]
  5. Hanefeld M: Clinical rationale for rosuvastatin, a potent new HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Int J Clin Pract. 2001 Jul-Aug;55(6):399-405. [Article]
  6. Holdgate GA, Ward WH, McTaggart F: Molecular mechanism for inhibition of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase by rosuvastatin. Biochem Soc Trans. 2003 Jun;31(Pt 3):528-31. [Article]
  7. McTaggart F, Buckett L, Davidson R, Holdgate G, McCormick A, Schneck D, Smith G, Warwick M: Preclinical and clinical pharmacology of Rosuvastatin, a new 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitor. Am J Cardiol. 2001 Mar 8;87(5A):28B-32B. [Article]
  8. Olsson AG, McTaggart F, Raza A: Rosuvastatin: a highly effective new HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Cardiovasc Drug Rev. 2002 Winter;20(4):303-28. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitory allosteric modulator
General Function
Metal ion binding
Specific Function
Integrin alpha-L/beta-2 is a receptor for ICAM1, ICAM2, ICAM3 and ICAM4. It is involved in a variety of immune phenomena including leukocyte-endothelial cell interaction, cytotoxic T-cell mediated ...
Gene Name
ITGAL
Uniprot ID
P20701
Uniprot Name
Integrin alpha-L
Molecular Weight
128768.495 Da
References
  1. Weitz-Schmidt G, Welzenbach K, Brinkmann V, Kamata T, Kallen J, Bruns C, Cottens S, Takada Y, Hommel U: Statins selectively inhibit leukocyte function antigen-1 by binding to a novel regulatory integrin site. Nat Med. 2001 Jun;7(6):687-92. doi: 10.1038/89058. [Article]
  2. Katano H, Pesnicak L, Cohen JI: Simvastatin induces apoptosis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-transformed lymphoblastoid cell lines and delays development of EBV lymphomas. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2004 Apr 6;101(14):4960-5. Epub 2004 Mar 23. [Article]
  3. Liao JK, Laufs U: Pleiotropic effects of statins. Annu Rev Pharmacol Toxicol. 2005;45:89-118. doi: 10.1146/annurev.pharmtox.45.120403.095748. [Article]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally un...
Gene Name
CYP2C9
Uniprot ID
P11712
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 2C9
Molecular Weight
55627.365 Da
References
  1. Sakaeda T, Fujino H, Komoto C, Kakumoto M, Jin JS, Iwaki K, Nishiguchi K, Nakamura T, Okamura N, Okumura K: Effects of acid and lactone forms of eight HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors on CYP-mediated metabolism and MDR1-mediated transport. Pharm Res. 2006 Mar;23(3):506-12. doi: 10.1007/s11095-005-9371-5. Epub 2006 Jan 1. [Article]
  2. Cooper KJ, Martin PD, Dane AL, Warwick MJ, Schneck DW, Cantarini MV: The effect of fluconazole on the pharmacokinetics of rosuvastatin. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2002 Nov;58(8):527-31. doi: 10.1007/s00228-002-0508-8. Epub 2002 Oct 3. [Article]
  3. Health Canada Monograph - Rosuvastatin [File]

Carriers

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Toxic substance binding
Specific Function
Serum albumin, the main protein of plasma, has a good binding capacity for water, Ca(2+), Na(+), K(+), fatty acids, hormones, bilirubin and drugs. Its main function is the regulation of the colloid...
Gene Name
ALB
Uniprot ID
P02768
Uniprot Name
Serum albumin
Molecular Weight
69365.94 Da

Transporters

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Atpase activity, coupled to transmembrane movement of substances
Specific Function
May be an organic anion pump relevant to cellular detoxification.
Gene Name
ABCC4
Uniprot ID
O15439
Uniprot Name
Multidrug resistance-associated protein 4
Molecular Weight
149525.33 Da
References
  1. Knauer MJ, Urquhart BL, Meyer zu Schwabedissen HE, Schwarz UI, Lemke CJ, Leake BF, Kim RB, Tirona RG: Human skeletal muscle drug transporters determine local exposure and toxicity of statins. Circ Res. 2010 Feb 5;106(2):297-306. doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.109.203596. Epub 2009 Nov 25. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Sodium-independent organic anion transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Mediates the Na(+)-independent transport of organic anions such as sulfobromophthalein (BSP) and conjugated (taurocholate) and unconjugated (cholate) bile acids (By similarity). Selectively inhibit...
Gene Name
SLCO1A2
Uniprot ID
P46721
Uniprot Name
Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1A2
Molecular Weight
74144.105 Da
References
  1. Ho RH, Tirona RG, Leake BF, Glaeser H, Lee W, Lemke CJ, Wang Y, Kim RB: Drug and bile acid transporters in rosuvastatin hepatic uptake: function, expression, and pharmacogenetics. Gastroenterology. 2006 May;130(6):1793-806. Epub 2006 Mar 6. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
Inhibitor
General Function
Sodium-independent organic anion transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Mediates the Na(+)-independent uptake of organic anions such as pravastatin, taurocholate, methotrexate, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, 17-beta-glucuronosyl estradiol, estrone sulfate, prostagland...
Gene Name
SLCO1B1
Uniprot ID
Q9Y6L6
Uniprot Name
Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B1
Molecular Weight
76447.99 Da
References
  1. van de Steeg E, Greupink R, Schreurs M, Nooijen IH, Verhoeckx KC, Hanemaaijer R, Ripken D, Monshouwer M, Vlaming ML, DeGroot J, Verwei M, Russel FG, Huisman MT, Wortelboer HM: Drug-drug interactions between rosuvastatin and oral antidiabetic drugs occurring at the level of OATP1B1. Drug Metab Dispos. 2013 Mar;41(3):592-601. doi: 10.1124/dmd.112.049023. Epub 2012 Dec 17. [Article]
  2. Karlgren M, Ahlin G, Bergstrom CA, Svensson R, Palm J, Artursson P: In vitro and in silico strategies to identify OATP1B1 inhibitors and predict clinical drug-drug interactions. Pharm Res. 2012 Feb;29(2):411-26. doi: 10.1007/s11095-011-0564-9. Epub 2011 Aug 23. [Article]
  3. Elsby R, Hilgendorf C, Fenner K: Understanding the critical disposition pathways of statins to assess drug-drug interaction risk during drug development: it's not just about OATP1B1. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2012 Nov;92(5):584-98. doi: 10.1038/clpt.2012.163. Epub 2012 Oct 10. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Sodium-independent organic anion transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Mediates the Na(+)-independent uptake of organic anions such as 17-beta-glucuronosyl estradiol, taurocholate, triiodothyronine (T3), leukotriene C4, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), methotre...
Gene Name
SLCO1B3
Uniprot ID
Q9NPD5
Uniprot Name
Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B3
Molecular Weight
77402.175 Da
References
  1. Ho RH, Tirona RG, Leake BF, Glaeser H, Lee W, Lemke CJ, Wang Y, Kim RB: Drug and bile acid transporters in rosuvastatin hepatic uptake: function, expression, and pharmacogenetics. Gastroenterology. 2006 May;130(6):1793-806. Epub 2006 Mar 6. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Sodium-independent organic anion transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Mediates the Na(+)-independent transport of organic anions such as taurocholate, the prostaglandins PGD2, PGE1, PGE2, leukotriene C4, thromboxane B2 and iloprost.
Gene Name
SLCO2B1
Uniprot ID
O94956
Uniprot Name
Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 2B1
Molecular Weight
76709.98 Da
References
  1. Ho RH, Tirona RG, Leake BF, Glaeser H, Lee W, Lemke CJ, Wang Y, Kim RB: Drug and bile acid transporters in rosuvastatin hepatic uptake: function, expression, and pharmacogenetics. Gastroenterology. 2006 May;130(6):1793-806. Epub 2006 Mar 6. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Cystine:glutamate antiporter activity
Specific Function
Sodium-independent, high-affinity exchange of anionic amino acids with high specificity for anionic form of cystine and glutamate.
Gene Name
SLC7A11
Uniprot ID
Q9UPY5
Uniprot Name
Cystine/glutamate transporter
Molecular Weight
55422.44 Da
References
  1. Ho RH, Tirona RG, Leake BF, Glaeser H, Lee W, Lemke CJ, Wang Y, Kim RB: Drug and bile acid transporters in rosuvastatin hepatic uptake: function, expression, and pharmacogenetics. Gastroenterology. 2006 May;130(6):1793-806. Epub 2006 Mar 6. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Transporter activity
Specific Function
Involved in the ATP-dependent secretion of bile salts into the canaliculus of hepatocytes.
Gene Name
ABCB11
Uniprot ID
O95342
Uniprot Name
Bile salt export pump
Molecular Weight
146405.83 Da
References
  1. Jemnitz K, Veres Z, Tugyi R, Vereczkey L: Biliary efflux transporters involved in the clearance of rosuvastatin in sandwich culture of primary rat hepatocytes. Toxicol In Vitro. 2010 Mar;24(2):605-10. doi: 10.1016/j.tiv.2009.10.009. Epub 2009 Oct 21. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Xenobiotic-transporting atpase activity
Specific Function
High-capacity urate exporter functioning in both renal and extrarenal urate excretion. Plays a role in porphyrin homeostasis as it is able to mediates the export of protoporhyrin IX (PPIX) both fro...
Gene Name
ABCG2
Uniprot ID
Q9UNQ0
Uniprot Name
ATP-binding cassette sub-family G member 2
Molecular Weight
72313.47 Da
References
  1. Elsby R, Hilgendorf C, Fenner K: Understanding the critical disposition pathways of statins to assess drug-drug interaction risk during drug development: it's not just about OATP1B1. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2012 Nov;92(5):584-98. doi: 10.1038/clpt.2012.163. Epub 2012 Oct 10. [Article]
  2. Keskitalo JE, Zolk O, Fromm MF, Kurkinen KJ, Neuvonen PJ, Niemi M: ABCG2 polymorphism markedly affects the pharmacokinetics of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2009 Aug;86(2):197-203. doi: 10.1038/clpt.2009.79. Epub 2009 May 27. [Article]
  3. Lee E, Ryan S, Birmingham B, Zalikowski J, March R, Ambrose H, Moore R, Lee C, Chen Y, Schneck D: Rosuvastatin pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics in white and Asian subjects residing in the same environment. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2005 Oct;78(4):330-41. doi: 10.1016/j.clpt.2005.06.013. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Organic anion transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Mediates hepatobiliary excretion of numerous organic anions. May function as a cellular cisplatin transporter.
Gene Name
ABCC2
Uniprot ID
Q92887
Uniprot Name
Canalicular multispecific organic anion transporter 1
Molecular Weight
174205.64 Da
References
  1. Ellis LC, Hawksworth GM, Weaver RJ: ATP-dependent transport of statins by human and rat MRP2/Mrp2. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2013 Jun 1;269(2):187-94. doi: 10.1016/j.taap.2013.03.019. Epub 2013 Apr 2. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
Inhibitor
Curator comments
Substrate activity was demonstrated in vitro using human and rat OAT3 expressed on Xenopus Laevis.
General Function
Sodium-independent organic anion transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Plays an important role in the excretion/detoxification of endogenous and exogenous organic anions, especially from the brain and kidney. Involved in the transport basolateral of steviol, fexofenad...
Gene Name
SLC22A8
Uniprot ID
Q8TCC7
Uniprot Name
Solute carrier family 22 member 8
Molecular Weight
59855.585 Da
References
  1. VanWert AL, Gionfriddo MR, Sweet DH: Organic anion transporters: discovery, pharmacology, regulation and roles in pathophysiology. Biopharm Drug Dispos. 2010 Jan;31(1):1-71. doi: 10.1002/bdd.693. [Article]
  2. Windass AS, Lowes S, Wang Y, Brown CD: The contribution of organic anion transporters OAT1 and OAT3 to the renal uptake of rosuvastatin. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2007 Sep;322(3):1221-7. doi: 10.1124/jpet.107.125831. Epub 2007 Jun 21. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Virus receptor activity
Specific Function
The hepatic sodium/bile acid uptake system exhibits broad substrate specificity and transports various non-bile acid organic compounds as well. It is strictly dependent on the extracellular presenc...
Gene Name
SLC10A1
Uniprot ID
Q14973
Uniprot Name
Sodium/bile acid cotransporter
Molecular Weight
38118.64 Da
References
  1. Ho RH, Tirona RG, Leake BF, Glaeser H, Lee W, Lemke CJ, Wang Y, Kim RB: Drug and bile acid transporters in rosuvastatin hepatic uptake: function, expression, and pharmacogenetics. Gastroenterology. 2006 May;130(6):1793-806. Epub 2006 Mar 6. [Article]

Drug created at June 13, 2005 13:24 / Updated at February 20, 2024 23:55