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Lovastatin

Alternative Names: lovastatin, mevacor, mk-803, syn-010, syn 010, syn010, altoprev
Latest Update: 2024-12-12
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Product Description

Lovastatin belongs to the group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins. It works to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood by blocking an enzyme that is needed by the body to make cholesterol. (Sourced from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/lovastatin-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20069029?p=1)

Mechanisms of Action: HMG-CoA Inhibitor

Novel Mechanism: No

Modality: Small Molecule

Route of Administration: Oral

FDA Designation: None *

Approval Status: Approved

Approved Countries: Austria | Bangladesh | Brazil | Bulgaria | Canada | Chile | China | Colombia | Cyprus | Czech | Denmark | Dominican Republic | Ecuador | Egypt | Finland | Germany | Greece | Hong Kong | India | Indonesia | Italy | Korea | Malaysia | Malta | Mexico | Norway | Pakistan | Peru | Poland | Portugal | Romania | Russia | Singapore | Slovakia | Slovenia | South Africa | Spain | Taiwan | Tunisia | Turkey | United Kingdom | United States | Venezuela | Vietnam

Approved Indications: None

Known Adverse Events: None

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Additonal Commercial Interests: None

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