Brand Name(s): Mevacor; Altocor
CAS nº: 75330-75-5
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What is Lovastatin?
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.
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