Generic Mevacor

 Mevacor® (lovastatin) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions. Specific uses of the drug include:
 
The patent for Mevacor has expired, and generic versions are now available. Generic Mevacor is sold under the name Lovastatin tablets.
 
The Mevacor generics are available in the following strengths:
 
  • Lovastatin tablets 10 mg
  • Lovastatin tablets 20 mg
  • Lovastatin tablets 40 mg.
     
The medications are manufactured by many different companies, such as:
 
  • Actavis US
  • Apotex Corporation
  • Genpharm
  • Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Mutual Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
  • Mylan Pharmaceuticals
  • Sandoz
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals.
      
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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