LOVASTATIN

Overview

LOVASTATIN is a Schedule H drug.
Lovastatin reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). Lovastatin is used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors. Lovastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Usage

LOVASTATIN is generally used to treat: High Cholesterol, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Limit alcoholic beverages. Daily use of alcohol may increase your risk for liver problems, especially when combined with lovastatin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially muscle problems.
This medication must not be used during pregnancy. Lovastatin may harm an unborn baby. Therefore, it is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control (such as condoms, birth control pills) while taking this medication. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor right away.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LOVASTATIN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

LOVASTATIN : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Tightness, Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Pain With Urination, Fever, Head Headache, Arms Joint Pain, Lower Back Pain, Runny Nose, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit

Rare Side-Effects

LOVASTATIN : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

LOVASTATIN can interfere with: Alcoholism, Myopathy, Hypothyroidism, Acute Renal Failure, Diabetes Mellitus

Technical Classification

LOVASTATIN is categorized as: STATINS / ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with LOVASTATIN as Ingredient

AZTATIN 10MG TABLOVASTATIN 10.0 MG
AZTATIN 20MG TABLOVASTATIN 20.0 MG
ELSTATIN 20MG TABLOVASTATIN 20.0 MG
LIPISTAT 10MG TABLOVASTATIN 10.0 MG
LOCHOL 10MG TABLOVASTATIN 10.0 MG
LOSTATIN 10MG TABLOVASTATIN 10.0 MG
LOVACARD 20MG TABLOVASTATIN 20.0 MG
LOVALIP 10MG TABLOVASTATIN 10.0 MG
LOVALIP 20MG TABLOVASTATIN 20.0 MG
RECOL 10MG TABLOVASTATIN 10.0 MG
ROVACOR 10MG TABLOVASTATIN 10 MG
STATIN 10MG TABLOVASTATIN 10.0 MG
STATIN 20MG TABLOVASTATIN 20.0 MG