Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Lovastatin
Drug Class
Lipid Modifying Agents
Chemical Class
Tricyclic Lactone
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C10AA02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Lo-Lipid?
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
Active liver disease, persistent raised liver enzymes
Ensure adequate contraception
Important Warnings
Haemorrhagic stroke, history of alcohol abuse or liver disease
Perform liver function tests before and during therapy
Reduced dose required (max
10mg daily) with concomitant ciclosporin, or tipranavir combined withritonavir
Maximum dose of 40 mg once daily when combined with anion-exchange resin for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia
Side Effects
Back painepistaxishyperglycaemianasopharyngitispharyngeolaryngeal painanorexiablurred visionchest painhypoglycaemiamalaiseneck painperipheral oedemapyrexiatinnitusweight gain
Drug Interactions
Cyclosporin
fibrates
azole antifungals
niacin
drugs metabolised by cytochrome P450 3A4
digoxin
erythromycin
oral contraceptives
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 361.1
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 361.1
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.
Lipilow
10mg
Rs 120
NOVAMED
Stat-A
10Mg
Rs 136.78Rs 19.54/unit
HIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Survive-AT
10mg
Rs 142.5Rs 14.25/unit
WERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Delip
10mg
Rs 162
STANDPHARM
Pro-Statin
10mg
Rs 166.3Rs 16.63/unit
No DRAP alertsC.C.L (PVT) LTD .
Lipivastin
10mg
Rs 170
Mass Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
Winstor
10mg
Rs 174.7Rs 17.47/unit
SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.
Lipidin
10mg
Rs 197
No DRAP alertsSchazoo Laboratories (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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