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What is Lovastatin ?
Lovastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that belongs to the statin class of drugs, primarily used to treat high cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease. It works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a crucial role in the production of cholesterol in the liver, thereby reducing overall cholesterol levels, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and triglycerides, and increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
Lovastatin
loe-va-STAT-in
Consumer Forms
Tablet
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Long Acting Tablet
Consumer Routes
By mouth
Therapeutic Classes
Antihyperlipidemic
Lovastatin is a medication used to treat high cholesterol. Lovastatin belongs to a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, commonly referred to as “statins.” Lovastatin is a generic medication also available under the trade name Mevacor sold by Merck & Co. Lovastatin was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1987. It was the first drug of its class approved by the FDA. Lovastatin is a very commonly prescribed medication.
- Headache
- Unusual tiredness
- Change in how much or how often you urinate
- Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid disease, uncontrolled epilepsy, or a history of stroke or heart disease. Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver disease or if you drink alcohol regularly.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe muscle problems (including myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy), especially when used with other medicinesRhabdomyolysis (severe muscle weakness) that could lead to kidney damageLiver problems
- Tell your doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine if you have major surgery or medical tests, a major injury, or other serious health problems.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.