Lovastin Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

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Lovastatin

Indications/Uses

Reduction of elevated total & LDL-C levels in patients w/ primary hypercholesterolemia (types IIa & IIb) when the response to diet & other measures alone has been inadequate.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Usual starting dose: 20 mg daily as a single dose w/ the evening meal. Dosage adjustment if required should be made at intervals of not <4 wk to a max 80 mg daily given in single doses or divided doses w/ morning & evening meals. Severe renal insufficiency (CrCl <30 mL/min) Carefully consider & cautiously implement dosage increases >20 mg daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Active disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases. Pregnancy & lactation.

MIMS Class

Dyslipidaemic Agents

ATC Classification

C10AA02 - lovastatin ; Belongs to the class of HMG CoA reductase inhibitors. Used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lovastin tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Lovastin

lovastatin

Manufacturer:

YSP Industries