Lovastatin
Information about Lovastatin
Lovastatin Uses
Lovastatin is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides.
How Lovastatin works
Lovastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Common side effects of Lovastatin
Constipation, Dizziness, Feeling sick, Headache, Muscle pain, Stomach pain, Weakness
Available Medicine for Lovastatin
LovexLupin Ltd
₹39 to ₹602 variant(s)
StatinIndica Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹25 to ₹532 variant(s)
AztatinSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹34 to ₹632 variant(s)
ElstatinGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹50 to ₹802 variant(s)
LovacardCipla Ltd
₹1031 variant(s)
LovalipCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹77 to ₹1302 variant(s)
ElstinEast West Pharma
₹52 to ₹732 variant(s)
LestricSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹60 to ₹1022 variant(s)
LocholMicro Labs Ltd
₹25 to ₹482 variant(s)
LotinIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹36 to ₹702 variant(s)
Expert advice for Lovastatin
- It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Lovastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Do not take Lovastatin if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Lovastatin treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
- It also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- In general, Lovastatin is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Lovastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Do not take Lovastatin if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.