Mevacor Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Other Uses
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Lovastatin is used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of cholesterol (a fat-like substance) and other fatty substances in the blood. Lovastatin is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body. Buildup of cholesterol and fats along the walls of the blood vessels (a process known as atherosclerosis) decreases blood flow and, therefore, the oxygen supply to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Lowering blood levels of cholesterol and fats may help to decrease your chances of getting heart disease, angina (chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks. In addition to taking a cholesterol-lowering medication, making certain changes in your ...
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MEVACOR
Tablets MEVACOR are supplied as 20 mg and 40 mg tablets for oral administration. ... MEVACOR has been shown to reduce both normal and elevated LDL-C ...
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Mevacor Drug Information and Side Effects on HealthSquare.com
Learn about Mevacor including potential side effects and drug interactions.
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Mevacor (Lovastatin) Drug Information: Uses, Side Effects, Drug ...
Learn about the prescription medication Mevacor (Lovastatin), drug uses, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and patient labeling.
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Question about WelChol....
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Cholesterol/Statin Sales Rep from mid 1990's
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