Lovastatin

FDA Approved: * December 17, 2001
Pharm Company: * SANDOZ
Category: Cholesterol

Lovastatin, sold under the brand name Mevacor among others, is a statin medication, to treat high blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.[2] Its use is recommended together with lifestyle changes.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, muscles pains, rash, and trouble sleeping.[2] Serious side effects may include liver problems, muscle breakdown, and kidn... [wikipedia]

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

Lovastatin 576;TEVA
Lovastatin 20 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0093-0576
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Lovastatin 926;TEVA
Lovastatin 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0093-0926
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Lovastatin 928;TEVA
Lovastatin 40 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0093-0928
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Lovastatin E;70
Lovastatin 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0185-0070
Labeler:
Eon Labs, Inc.
Lovastatin E;72
Lovastatin 20 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0185-0072
Labeler:
Eon Labs, Inc.
Lovastatin E;74
Lovastatin 40 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0185-0074
Labeler:
Eon Labs, Inc.
Lovastatin R;633
Lovastatin 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0228-2633
Labeler:
Actavis Elizabeth LLC
Lovastatin R;634
Lovastatin 20 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0228-2634
Labeler:
Actavis Elizabeth LLC
Lovastatin R;635
Lovastatin 40 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0228-2635
Labeler:
Actavis Elizabeth LLC
Lovastatin M;L19
Lovastatin 10 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0378-6510
Labeler:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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