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lovastatin

lovastatin (LOVASTATIN) is a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — lovastatin
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

lovastatin (LOVASTATIN) is a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN lovastatin
Brand LOVASTATIN
Mechanism HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Target 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Primary target: 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is lovastatin?

lovastatin (LOVASTATIN) is a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for lovastatin?

LOVASTATIN is a marketed brand name for lovastatin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of lovastatin?

lovastatin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.