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How to Take Lovastatin and it's Dose


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

Dosage & When it is to be taken

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

When it is not to 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.

Drug Name : Lovastatin

This medication is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, prescribed for high cholesterol.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Lovastatin

India :


International :


Altocor, Altoprev, Mevacor
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