Lovastatin - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

Lovastatin Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Lovastatin-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Lovastatin brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Lovastatin

Pronunciation : loe' va sta tin

ICD Code : Y52.6 Therapeutic Classification : Antilipemics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Lovastatin

India :

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International :

Altocor, Altoprev, Mevacor

Why is Lovastatin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, prescribed for high cholesterol. It reduces the production of certain fatty substances in the body.

When should Lovastatin not be taken? (Contraindications)

♦ Contraindicated in patients with liver disease, elevated liver enzymes level, pregnancy, lactation and hypersensitivity.
It should not be co-administered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

What is the dosage of Lovastatin?

PO- The recommended dose range is 10-80 mg daily at bedtime.

How should Lovastatin be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Lovastatin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease, alcoholism, who had an organ transplant or surgery, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly and children.

• It may cause dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• Monitor blood cholesterol level, liver function tests and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) blood levels regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Lovastatin?

Body As a Whole - Weakness.
♦ Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, non- fatal liver failure, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence and nausea.
♦ Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps, muscle pain, Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM).
♦ Central Nervous System - Dizziness, cognitive impairment (e.g., memory loss, forgetfulness, amnesia, memory impairment, confusion) and headache.
Skin - Rash.
Special Senses - Blurred vision.

What are the other precautions for Lovastatin?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Lovastatin?

Store it at room temperature (20-25°C). Store this medication away from light and out the reach of children.

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