Lovastatin (Oral Route)

Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

1. Altoprev
2. Mevacor

Descriptions

Lovastatin is used together with a proper diet to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fat) levels in the blood. This medicine may help prevent medical problems (eg, chest pain, heart attack, stroke) caused by fat clogging the blood vessels. It may also be used to prevent certain types of heart and blood vessel problems in patients with risk factors for heart problems.

Lovastatin belongs to the group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins. It works to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood by blocking an enzyme that is needed by the body to make cholesterol.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

• Tablet, Extended Release
• Tablet