Lovastatin
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- Contains / Salt: Lovastatin
- Storage: Store at room temperature
Lovastatin
Prescription Required
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- In stock alternatives of Lovastatin
(based on Lovastatin) - Statin 10 Tablet - ₹25.9
- Statin 20 Tablet - ₹53.0
- Lovastatin Tablet - ₹80.0
- Lipistat 20 Mg Tablet - ₹59.15
- Lochol-20 Tablet - ₹33.6
Lovastatin Information
Lovastatin Benefits & Uses
Lovastatin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)
Other Benefits
Lovastatin Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Lovastatin Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lovastatin is used -
Moderate
- लिवर एंजाइमों में वृद्धि
- कब्ज (और पढ़ें - कब्ज के घरेलू उपाय)
Mild
- हड्डियों या मांसपेशियों या जोड़ों में दर्द
- सिरदर्द
- मतली या उलटी
- अपच
- दस्त
- पेट की गैस
- संक्रमण
- इन्फ्लुएंजा जैसे लक्षण
- कमर दर्द (और पढ़ें - कमर दर्द के घरेलू उपाय)
- मांसपेशियों में दर्द (और पढ़ें - मांसपेशियों में दर्द के घरेलू उपाय)
- चक्कर आना (और पढ़ें - चक्कर आने पर करें ये घरेलू उपाय)
- लाल चकत्ते
- मांसपेशियों में ऐंठन (दर्दनाक)
Lovastatin Related Warnings
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Is the use of Lovastatin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lovastatin. If you are pregnant, do not take Lovastatin without a doctor's advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Lovastatin safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lovastatin on breastfeeding women are very mild.
Mild -
What is the effect of Lovastatin on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Lovastatin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Lovastatin on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Lovastatin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Lovastatin only after medical advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Lovastatin on the Heart?
Lovastatin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Lovastatin with Other Drugs
Lovastatin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Lovastatin Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lovastatin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Cancer
- Alcoholism
- Jaundice
- Kidney Disease
- Trauma
Frequently asked Questions about Lovastatin
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Is this Lovastatin habit forming or addictive?
Lovastatin is not addictive in nature.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lovastatin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Lovastatin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lovastatin for mental disorders.
No
Lovastatin Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Lovastatin
Lovastatin may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Lovastatin
Taking alcohol with Lovastatin can be dangerous.
Severe
See all substitutes for Lovastatin
- Statin 10 Tablet - ₹25.9
- Statin 20 Tablet - ₹53.0
- Lovastatin Tablet - ₹80.0
- Lipistat 20 Mg Tablet - ₹59.15
- Lochol-20 Tablet - ₹33.6
- Lipistat 10 Mg Tablet - ₹42.5
- Lostatin Tablet - ₹35.96
- Recol Tablet - ₹29.9
- Aztatin 10 Mg Tablet - ₹34.0
- Aztatin 20 Mg Tablet - ₹63.77
- Elstatin 20 Mg Tablet - ₹80.0
- Lochol-10 Tablet - ₹25.6
- Lovacard Tablet - ₹103.5
- Lovalip 10 Tablet - ₹77.0
- Lovalip 20 Tablet - ₹130.0
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mevacor® (lovastatin)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Altoprev® (lovastatin)
