Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Lovastatin
Chemical Class
Tricyclic Lactone
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C10AA02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Latatin?
Uses
Lovastatin is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Tricyclic Lactone
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipemic Agent pharmacological group
Lovastatin also known as Mevinolin. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Tricyclic Lactone. It belongs to HMGCoA reductase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipemic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Lovastatin is 404.50.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
20 to 80 mg — 24 hourly
In div.doses.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Swallow t
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use lovastatin if you are allergic to it, or if: you are pregnant or breastfeeding
or you have active liver disease
Many drugs can interact and cause dangerous effects
Some drugs should not be used together with lovastatin
Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use: nefazodone
Important Warnings
You should not take lovastatin if you have active liver disease , or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using
Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together
Stop taking lovastatin and tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Lovastatin can cause the breakdown of muscle tissuewhich can lead to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle paintendernessor weakness especially if you also have feverunusual tirednessor dark colored urine. Also call your doctor at once if you have: muscle weakness in your hipsshouldersneckand backtrouble lifting your arms
Drug Interactions
Some drugs can increase your risk of serious muscle problems if you take them together with lovastatin. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs: cyclosporine
danazol
gemfibrozil
fenofibric acid
fenofibrate
or medicines that contain niacin (Advicor
Niaspan
Niacor
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 317.22
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 30 Jun, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 317.22
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Lovastatin, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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20mg
+ Tobramycin....
Rs 381.28
S.J & G. Fazul Ellahie (pvt) limited.
Lotral
3mg
+ Tobramycin....
Rs 381.28 ceiling
S.J & G. Fazul Ellahie (pvt) limited.
Lo-Lipid
20mg
+ Atorvastatin
Rs 361.1 ceiling
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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