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How to Take Niacin Extended Release and Lovastatin and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with a low-fat snack as directed by your physician.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Initial- Adult- PO- The recommended initial dose is a single 500 mg/20 mg tablet once daily at bedtime.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

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

Drug Name : Niacin Extended Release and Lovastatin

This combination medication contains antihyperlipidemic and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor ("statin"), prescribed for hypercholesterolemia along with diet and exercise.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Niacin Extended Release and Lovastatin

International :


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