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Lovastatin
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Most-Reviewed Use: ANTIBIOTICS
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Brand Name: Mevacor, Altoprev
Drug Class: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
CompendiRx Topic(s): Metabolism and Hormones
Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet (IR) - 10mg, 20mg, 40mg , Tablet (ER) - 20mg, 40mg, 60mg
Common Usage: Lowering cholesterol, Prevention of cardiovascular events
How it works
Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase during cholesterol synthesis in the liver
Pregnancy
Lovastatin may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant patients based on the mechanism of action. Discontinue lovastatin when pregnancy is recognized. Alternatively, consider the ongoing therapeutic needs of the individual patient
Lactation
Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed infant, based on the mechanism of action, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with lovastatin
Warnings
"Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity to lovastatin, active liver disease or unexplained elevated transaminases, concurrent use with CYP3A4 inhibitors, pregnancy, lactation Warnings: Myopathy, rhabdomyolysis"
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