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Is Mevacor still available?

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Is Mevacor still available?

The Mevacor brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.

What drug classification is Mevacor?

Mevacor belongs to a group of drugs called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also known as statins. It works by decreasing the amount of cholesterol made in the body. This medication comes as a tablet and is taken once or twice a day with meals.

What drug is pharmaceutically equivalent to Mevacor?

Teva’s generic of Mevacor® Tablets: Lovastatin Tablets, USP.

What is Mevacor prescribed for?

Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower “bad” cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise “good” cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as “statins.” It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver.

What is the generic for Zocor?

Zocor is available as a generic drug called simvastatin. Lipitor is available as a generic drug called atorvastatin. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication.

Is Mevacor the same as Lipitor?

Lovastatin is the generic substitute for Mevacor, the granddaddy of all the statin cholesterol- lowering drugs. Lipitor has no generic at this time. In terms of potency, 10mg of Lipitor is roughly equivalent to 20mg of Zocor and 20mg of Mevacor. Twenty mg of Lipitor is at least as potent as 40mg of Mevacor.

What is Mevacor used to treat?

What is another name for Mevacor?

Mevacor (lovastatin) is a cholesterol-lowering medication called a statin prescribed to treat elevated blood cholesterol levels.

What are the side effects of Mevacor?

What Are Side Effects of Mevacor?

  • headache,
  • muscle pain/tenderness/weakness,
  • joint pain,
  • back pain,
  • stomach pain,
  • gas,
  • bloating,
  • stomach upset,

What are the side effects of metoprolol medication?

In Summary. Commonly reported side effects of metoprolol include: cardiac failure,bradycardia,and hypotension.

  • For the Consumer. Exacerbations of angina pectoris and,in some cases,myocardial infarction have occurred after abrupt cessation of therapy with certain beta-blocking agents.
  • For Healthcare Professionals.
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    • What are the side effects of prescription drugs?

    Drainage,crusting,or oozing of your eyes or eyelids

  • Swollen,black,or “hairy” tongue
  • Changes in the shape or location of body fat
  • Decrease in testicle size
  • Sores or swelling in your rectal or genital area
  • Blue lips or fingernails
  • Purple spots on your skin
  • White patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips

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