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Product Description
Mevacor (Lovastatin)
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM : Lovastatin is a cholesterol- lowering drug. It prevents the process of making cholesterol by the liver. This drug lowers LDL cholesterol levels. LDL cholesterol is seemed to be the "bad" cholesterol that is the cause of the development of coronary artery disease. Lowering LDL cholesterol levels makes the progression to be slow and may even revoke coronary artery disease.
GENERIC AVAILABLE : YES.
PRESCRIPTION : YES.
PREPARATIONS : Tablets: 10, 20, and 40 mg. Extended release tablets: 10, 20, 40, and 60 mg.
STORAGE : Tablets need room temperature for storage and should be in a closed container.
PRESCRIBED FOR : High LDL cholesterol is usually first cured with physical exercise, weight loss in fat individuals, and a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats. If these measures are not effective, cholesterol-lowering medicine such as lovastatin can be appointed. The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has published treatment guidelines for use of these drugs. These treatment guidelines to take into consideration the level of LDL cholesterol as well as other risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, cigarette smoking, low HDL cholesterol level, and family history of early coronary heart disease. The effectiveness of the treatment by this drug is dose. Blood cholesterol decisivenesses are performed in a certain intervals during treatment so that dosage can be regulated. A reduction in LDL cholesterol level can be observed two weeks after the start of the therapy.
DOSING : The medicine may be taken on an empty or full stomach. The effectiveness of the drug is more noticeable when given with the evening meal.
DRUG INTERACTIONS : Lovastatin is well- tolerated by most patients. The medcine should be used carefully with patients alcohol or other liver diseases. Firm abnormal liver tests during treatment are infrequent, but may be a reason to stop it. Just few cases of muscle inflammation (myositis) and breakdown have been reported with lovastatin. Muscle breakdown causes rejection of muscle protein (myoglobin) into the blood and kidney tubules,the result of which is kidney failure. Severe muscle breakdown and kidney failure have been reported when lovastatin is used in tandem with gemfibrozil (Lopid). Consequently their concomitant use is discouraged. The risk of muscle breakdown is also increased when lovastatin is given together with other drugs, such as cyclosporine (Sandimmune), erythromycin and nicotinic acid. That's why, lovastatin should be applyed with caution and in smaller doses when medcines, such as cyclosporine are also used. Lovastatin is not suitable for children. There is no adaptation to it.
PREGNANCY : Lovastatin may cause fetal harm, and should not be used for treatment of pregnant women.
NURSING MOTHERS :There is contraindication for Lovastatin for nursing mothers because of potential adverse side effects to the nursing infant.
SIDE EFFECTS : Side effects are rare. Secondary side effects include constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, headache, insomnia. Main side effects include abdominal pain or cramps, blurred vision, dizziness, itching, muscle pain or spasm, rash, yellowing of the skin or eyes.
