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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Mevacor (lovastatin) is a prescription medication used to lower cholesterol and decrease the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Mevacor (lovastatin) is a statin medication that works by decreasing “bad” fats and cholesterol, including triglycerides and LDL, and increasing “good” cholesterol, or HDL. Diet and exercise is often incorporated into the treatment regimen.
Mevacor (lovastatin) comes in tablets for oral administration.
The brand product has been discontinued in the US, but generic alternatives may be available.
Fact Table | |
Formula | C24H36O5 |
License | US FDA |
Bioavailability | Less than 5% |
Legal status | Prescription only (Rx) |
Chemical Name | (1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-4-Hydroxy-6-oxooxan-2-yl]ethyl]-3,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl 2-methylbutanoate |
Elimination half-life | 2.9 hours |
Dosage (Strength) | 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg (oral tablets) |
Pregnancy | Not recommended (Category X) |
Brands | Mevacor, Altocor, Altoprev |
Protein binding | 95% |
PubChem CID | 53232 |
MedlinePlus | a688006 |
ChEBI | 40303 |
ATC code | C10AA02 |
DrugBank | DB00227 |
KEGG | D00362 |
Routes of administration | Oral |
Mevacor (lovastatin) should be taken as prescribed. Take it with food at the same time every day. Avoid grapefruit juice while taking this medication.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist and carefully read the medication guide for further usage instructions.
Keep at room temperature and out of reach of children and pets; keep out of light and moisture.
Any questions or concerns may be referred to your doctor or pharmacist.
Lovastatin is the active ingredient in Mevacor.
See the product label/medication guide for a full list of ingredients.
Consult your doctor about whether you have any Mevacor (lovastatin) contraindications.
Mevacor (lovastatin) side effects may include but are not limited to allergic reactions, high blood glucose, liver damage, muscle damage, skin problems (redness, peeling, blistering, loosening), headache, nausea, and stomach pain.
Immediately inform your doctor of any bothersome or persistent side effects you experience while receiving treatment with Mevacor (lovastatin)
Talk to your doctor about Mevacor (lovastatin).