Lovastatin
- Generic Name
- Lovastatin
- Brand Names
- Advicor, Altoprev
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C24H36O5
- CAS Number
- 75330-75-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 9LHU78OQFD
- Background
Lovastatin, also known as the brand name product Mevacor, is a lipid-lowering drug and fungal metabolite derived synthetically from a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. Originally named Mevinolin, lovastatin belongs to the statin class of medications, which are used to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and manage abnormal lipid levels by inh...
- Indication
Lovastatin is indicated to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and the need for coronary revascularization procedures in individuals without symptomatic cardiovascular disease, average to moderately elevated total-C and LDL-C, and below average HDL-C. It is indicated as an intervention alternative in individuals presenting dyslipidemia...
- Associated Conditions
- Apolipoprotein, Cholesterol, LDL, Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis, Coronary Revascularization, Myocardial Infarction, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Unstable Angina Pectoris, Elevation of serum triglyceride levels, Total cholesterol increased
- Associated Therapies
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