Lovastatin

Lovastatin is a statin and a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. If this medicine is taken and a well-regulated diet is followed then it has the power to lower cholesterol and fats. It raises ‘good’ cholesterol levels. It therefore, prevents the chances of heart diseases, heart attacks and strokes. It also slows down blood vessel blockage.

On using Lovastatin you may experience side effects such as muscle pain, fatigue, kidney/liver/abdominal problems, darkening of urine, headache, skin rash, swelling, dizziness, itchiness, fever, frequent urge to urinate and difficulty in breathing and moving. Seek medical help if your reactions worsen over time.

Before using Lovastatin notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Lovastatin, you have any other allergies, you have history of liver/ kidney/ metabolism/ low blood pressure problems, you suffer from seizures or alcohol abuse, you have had an organ transplant or have high cholesterol, you are pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.

The dosage should be determined by your doctor based on your condition and your age. The usual dose in adults for treating hyperlipidemia is 20 mg taken orally once a day along with your evening meal.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Increased Cholesterol Levels In Blood

• Increased Triglycerides Levels In Blood

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Musculoskeletal Bone

• Muscle Or Joint Pain

• Allergic Reaction

• Headache

• Nausea

• Dyspepsia

• Nasopharyngitis

• Increased Liver Enzymes

• Increased Creatine Phosphokinase (Cpk) Level In Blood

• Diarrhoea

• Flatulence

• Constipation

• Joint Swelling

• Increased Glucose Level In Blood

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Elstatin 20mg tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Elstatin 20mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate renal disease. Not advisable in patients with the severe renal disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Lovastatin, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Lovastatin as ingredient

• Recol 10Mg Tablet

  Themis Medicare Ltd

• Lostatin 10Mg Tablet

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Lovex 20Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Statin 10Mg Tablet

  Indica Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Lovacard 20Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Lovalip 20Mg Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Lovex 10mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Lovalip 10Mg Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Lipistat 10Mg Tablet

  RPG Life Sciences Ltd

• Aztatin 20Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Lovastatin belongs to a class of statin drug. It is used for treating dyslipidemia and lowering cholesterol for prevention of cardiovascular disease. It acts as an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase which is required for cholesterol synthesis thereby leading to increased cholesterol.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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  Pratham 200Mg/5Ml Rediuse Suspension

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  Azibig 200Mg Suspension

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• Lovastatin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/lovastatin

• Lovastatin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00227

• LOVASTATIN tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

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