DrugListbook

Mevacor ​(lovastatin)
Pronunciation: ​LOE va sta tin
Classification: HMG - CoA reductase inhibitor
IFU: hyperlipidemia
Route: P.O.
Dosage: tab 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Action: lowers high cholesterol
Adverse Reaction: bladder pain, cough, diarrhea, dizziness
Interactions: blood thinners, azole antifungals, macrolide antibiotics may affect the removal of
lovastatin from your body
Micardis HCT​ (telmisartan / hydrochlorothiazide)
Pronunciation: ​hye droe klor oh THYE a zide and TEL mi SAR tan
Classification: ARB / diuretic
IFU: hypertension
Route: P.O.
Dosage: 40mg/12.5mg, 80mg/12.5mg; 160mg/25mg
Action: lowers high blood pressure
Adverse Reaction: dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness, diarrhea
Interactions: ​aliskiren​, ​dofetilide​, ​lithium​, drugs that may increase the level of ​potassium​ in the
blood​ (such as ​ACE inhibitors​ including ​benazepril​/​lisinopril​, ​birth control pills​ containing
drospirenone), ​ramipril​.
Pravachol ​(pravastatin)
Pronunciation: ​PRAV a STAT in
Classification: HMG - CoA reductase inhibitor
IFU: hyperlipidemia
Route: P.O.
Dosage: tab 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80 mg
Action: reduce bad levels of cholesterol
Adverse Reaction: difficulty with moving, muscle or bone pain, muscle stiffness, pain in the
joints, pain, stomach pain
Interactions: drugs containing lovastatin increase the risk of serious muscle and liver problems
Zestoretic ​(lisinopril / hydrochlorothiazide)
Pronunciation: ​HYE droe KLOR oh THYE a zide and lye SIN oh pril
Classification: ARB / diuretic
IFU: hypertension