Mevacor
® (
lovastatin) is a prescription medication used for treating a number of conditions related to
heart disease, including
high cholesterol and
high triglycerides. It is part of a class of drugs called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, which are more popularly known as statins. Mevacor is also available in a generic form (Lovastatin tablets).
Mevacor is manufactured by Merck and Co.
What Is Mevacor Used For?
Mevacor has been licensed for several uses, including:
Mevacor has also been approved for use in children ages 10 to 17 for the treatment of high cholesterol.
Mevacor is part of a class of drugs called statins. Mevacor works by blocking a particular enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) that controls the rate of cholesterol production in the body. This causes the liver to make less cholesterol. Mevacor also: