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'''Lovastatin''' is a member of the drug class of [[statin]]s, used in combination with diet, weight-loss, and exercise for lowering [[cholesterol]] ([[hypolipidemic agent]]) in those with [[hypercholesterolemia]] to reduce risk of [[cardiovascular disease]]. Lovastatin is a naturally occurring drug found in food such as [[Pleurotus ostreatus|oyster mushrooms]] | '''Lovastatin''' is a member of the drug class of [[statin]]s, used in combination with diet, weight-loss, and exercise for lowering [[cholesterol]] ([[hypolipidemic agent]]) in those with [[hypercholesterolemia]] to reduce risk of [[cardiovascular disease]]. Lovastatin is a naturally occurring drug found in food such as [[Pleurotus ostreatus|oyster mushrooms]]. | ||
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Revision as of 18:40, 13 February 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
For patient information about Lovastatin, click here.
Synonyms / Brand Names: generic, ALTOPREV®,ADVICOR® (as a combination with niacin)
Overview
Lovastatin is a member of the drug class of statins, used in combination with diet, weight-loss, and exercise for lowering cholesterol (hypolipidemic agent) in those with hypercholesterolemia to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. Lovastatin is a naturally occurring drug found in food such as oyster mushrooms.
Category
Statins,Carboxylate esters,Lactones,Cardiovascular Drug
FDA Package Insert
Indications and Usage | Dosage and Administration | Dosage Forms and Strengths | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Drug Interactions | Use in Specific Populations | Overdosage | Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Nonclinical Toxicology | Clinical Studies | How Supplied/Storage and Handling | Patient Counseling Information | Labels and Packages