| abstract |
Various fluvastatin compositions and methods for preparing them are described. One example is a controlled release pharmaceutical composition comprising fluvastatin and at least one non-ionic hydrophilic polymer, wherein the composition is substantially free of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Another example is a stable pharmaceutical composition comprising fluvastatin, preferably, fluvastatin sodium wherein the composition is substantially free of an alkalizing stabilizing agent. Another example is a stable controlled release pharmaceutical formulation, comprising fluvastatin, preferably, fluvastatin sodium, that is stable with a water content greater than 3.5 percent by weight. |