Also known as: Pravachol sodium; Sodium pravastatin
Pravastatin Sodium is the sodium salt form of pravastatin, a competitive HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used to lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. The sodium salt form offers improved aqueous solubility for pharmaceutical formulation. Mediocon Inc manufactures Pravastatin Sodium API at its GMP-certified facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 81131-70-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C23H35NaO7 |
| Molecular Weight | 446.51 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / USP |
| Category | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin) |
| Appearance | White to off-white, crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in methanol, sparingly soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in water |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Batch No | PRVS/24032026 |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |