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ˌloʊ vəˈstæt nlo·vas·tatin

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. lovastatin, Mevacornoun

    an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate

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  1. lovastatinnoun

    A statin that inhibits the synthesis of cholesterol

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  1. Lovastatin

    Lovastatin, sold under the brand name Mevacor among others, is a statin medication, to treat high blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Its use is recommended together with lifestyle changes. It is taken by mouth.Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, muscles pains, rash, and trouble sleeping. Serious side effects may include liver problems, muscle breakdown, and kidney failure. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby and use during breastfeeding is not recommended. It works by decreasing the liver's ability to produce cholesterol by blocking the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase.Lovastatin was patented in 1979 and approved for medical use in 1987. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 99th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 7 million prescriptions.

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  1. lovastatin

    Lovastatin is a medication typically used for lowering cholesterol levels in patients with high cholesterol or those at risk for cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and other heart conditions. It is a statin drug that works by blocking a particular enzyme needed for the production of cholesterol in the liver. It indirectly helps to reduce the risk of heart issues by slowing down the blockage of blood vessels and reducing the risk of heart attacks. It is prescribed by a doctor and is intended to be used along with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and other lifestyle changes for the best results.

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  1. Lovastatin

    Lovastatin is a member of the drug class of statins, used in combination with diet, weight-loss, and exercise for lowering cholesterol in those with hypercholesterolemia to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. Lovastatin is a naturally occurring drug found in food such as oyster mushrooms and red yeast rice.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Lovastatin

    A fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lovastatin in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lovastatin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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