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Mevacor<br />
(Lovastatin)<br />
LOE-va-sta-tin<br />
Classification: HMG-CoA<br />
reductase inhibitors<br />
IFU: High blood Pressure<br />
Action: High cholesterol in<br />
certain patients.<br />
Dosage: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Adverse Reaction: Bladder pain,<br />
bloody or cloudy urine, chest<br />
tightness, Headache, joint pain,<br />
lower back or side pain, muscle<br />
aching, cramps, spasms, or<br />
stiffness, muscle pain, tenderness,<br />
or weakness, pain or tenderness<br />
around the eyes and cheekbones,<br />
stuffy or runny nose, swollen<br />
joints, trouble with breathing,<br />
unusual tiredness or weakness<br />
Interactions: Boceprevir: Not<br />
recommended. May significantly<br />
increase the blood levels of<br />
lovastatin. Increase the side<br />
effects such as liver damage and<br />
a rare but serious condition<br />
called rhabdomyolysis that<br />
involves the breakdown of<br />
skeletal muscle tissue.<br />
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