Pravastatin

FDA Approved: * October 23, 2006
Pharm Company: * APOTEX
Category: Cholesterol

Pravastatin, sold under the brand name Pravachol among others, is a statin medication, used for preventing cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treating abnormal lipids.[3] It should be used together with diet changes, exercise, and weight loss.[3] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, nausea, headaches, and muscle pains.[3] Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis, liver pr... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Pravastatin TEVA;771
Pravastatin Sodium 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0093-0771
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Pravastatin TEVA;7201
Pravastatin Sodium 20 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0093-7201
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Pravastatin TEVA;7202 or 93;7202
Pravastatin Sodium 40 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0093-7202
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Pravastatin TEVA;7270
Pravastatin Sodium 80 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0093-7270
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Pravastatin 10;0013
Pravastatin Sodium 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0591-0013
Labeler:
Watson Laboratories, Inc.
Pravastatin HLP;10
Pravastatin Sodium 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0781-5231
Labeler:
Sandoz Inc
Pravastatin HLP;40
Pravastatin Sodium 40 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0781-5234
Labeler:
Sandoz Inc
Pravastatin HLP;80
Pravastatin Sodium 80 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0781-5235
Labeler:
Sandoz Inc
Pravastatin APO;PRA;10
Pravastatin Sodium 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0904-5891
Labeler:
Major Pharmaceuticals
Pravastatin APO;PRA;20
Pravastatin Sodium 20 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0904-5892
Labeler:
Major Pharmaceuticals

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