Generic Pravastatin

In April 2006, a generic pravastatin was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Generic versions of pravastatin are sold under the name Pravastatin tablets and are manufactured by a number of companies. The generic versions are available in four different strengths: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg.

Pravastatin Sodium

Generic Pravastatin: An Overview

Pravastatin is a medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions. These pravastatin uses include:

Treatment of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia)
Treatment of high triglycerides
Prevention of heart disease and heart-related problems.

Pravastatin is sold under the brand name Pravachol^®. In April of 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a generic pravastatin, which is sold under the name Pravastatin tablets ("pravastatin").

Generic Pravastatin: Strength

Generic Pravastatin tablets are available in the following strengths:

Pravastatin tablets 10 mg
Pravastatin tablets 20 mg
Pravastatin tablets 40 mg
Pravastatin tablets 80 mg.

Who Manufactures Generic Pravastatin?

The generic pravastatin is manufactured by various companies, such as:

Apotex Corporation
Cobalt Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Genpharm
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sandoz
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Watson Laboratories
Zydus Pharmaceuticals.