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Introduction of
Lovastatin
Lovastatin is used with diet changes to reduce
the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in the
blood. Lovastatin is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA
reductase inhibitors. It works by slowing the production of
cholesterol in the body. Buildup of cholesterol and fats along
the walls of the blood vessels (a process known as
atherosclerosis) decreases blood flow and, therefore, the
oxygen supply to the heart, brain, and other parts of the
body. Lowering blood levels of cholesterol and fats may help
to prevent heart disease, angina, strokes, and heart attacks.
Precautions before taking
Lovastatin
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are
allergic to lovastatin or any other medications.
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tell your doctor if you drink large amounts
of alcohol and if you have or have ever had liver or kidney
disease.
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tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to
become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become
pregnant while taking lovastatin, stop taking lovastatin and
call your doctor immediately. Lovastatin may harm the fetus.
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if you are having surgery, including dental
surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking
lovastatin.
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if you have a severe infection, surgery, an
injury, low blood pressure, or seizures while taking
lovastatin, talk to your doctor about stopping the
medication for a while.
Lovastatin Side Effects
Lovastatin may cause side effects. Tell your
doctor if this symptom is severe or does not go away:
Some side effects can be serious. The following
symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call
your doctor immediately:
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muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
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lack of energy or fever
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yellowing of the skin or eyes
Lovastatin may cause other side effects. Call
your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this
medication.
Lovastatin
Storage
Keep
Lovastatin in the container it came
in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store
Lovastatin at
room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not
in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated
or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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