Brand Name(s): Mevacor; Altocor
CAS nº: 75330-75-5
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About Lovastatin
This new site is dedicated exclusively to lovastatin, known by some of its brand names as Mevacor®, Advicor® (as a combination with niacin), Altocor® and Altoprev®.
It provides you with the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.
Whether you are an average consumer or pharma industry professional, you can now find out everything you need to know about lovastatin, as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experiences with people who are using this medication.
This unique site will also provide you with inside industry news on which companies or organizations are playing an important part in its research, development, production and promotion. It is your one-stop site for a total lovastatin experience!
Why is this medication prescribed?
Lovastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body.
Lovastatin works by reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and total cholesterol in the blood. Lowering your cholesterol can help prevent heart disease and hardening of the arteries, conditions that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and vascular disease.
Latest News
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