On ECHEMI
Home > Drugs > Lovastatin Capsules

Lovastatin Capsules

Function and Efficacy

This product competitively inhibits the rate-limiting enzyme hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase in the cholesterol synthesis process in the body, reducing the synthesis of cholesterol and increasing the synthesis of low-density lipoprotein receptors. The main site of action is in the liver, resulting in lower blood cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, thereby playing a role in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. This product also reduces serum triglyceride levels and increases blood high-density lipoprotein levels. In mice, 3-4 times the human dose can cause cancer, but no increase in tumor occurrence has been observed in large-scale long-term clinical trials in humans. Existing studies have not found that this product has a mutagenic effect.

Ingredients

Main ingredients: The main ingredient of this product is lovastatin. Its chemical name is (S)-2-methylbutyric acid-(1S,3S,7S,8S,8aR)1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-{2-[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2-tetrahydropyranyl]-ethyl}-1-naphthyl ester. Molecular formula: C24H36O5, molecular weight: 404.55.

Name Description Content CAS NO. Manufacturer
LovastatinIngredients

This product competitively inhibits the rate-limiting enzyme hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase in the cholesterol synthesis process in the body, reducing the synthesis of cholesterol and increasing the synthesis of low-density lipoprotein receptors. The main site of action is in the liver, resulting in lower blood cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, thereby playing a role in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. This product also reduces serum triglyceride levels and increases blood high-density lipoprotein levels.

More
75330-75-5 39

Appearance

This product is a capsule, and the contents are white or off-white powder.

Indication

Used to treat hypercholesterolemia and combined hyperlipidemia.

Usage and Dosage

Common oral dose for adults: 10-20 mg, once a day, taken at dinner. The dose can be adjusted as needed, but the maximum dose should not exceed 80 mg per day.

Adverse Reactions

1. The most common adverse reactions of this product are gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, flatulence, and others include headache, rash, dizziness, blurred vision, and taste disturbance. 2. It may occasionally cause a reversible increase in blood aminotransferase. Therefore, liver function needs to be monitored. 3. Rare adverse reactions include impotence and insomnia. 4. Rare adverse reactions include myositis, myalgia, and rhabdomyolysis, which are manifested as muscle pain, fatigue, fever, and are accompanied by increased blood creatine phosphokinase, myoglobinuria, etc. Rhabdomyolysis can lead to renal failure, but it is rare. The combination of this product with immunosuppressants, folic acid derivatives, niacin, gemfibrozil, erythromycin, etc. can increase the risk of myopathy. 5. There have been reports of hepatitis, pancreatitis, and allergic reactions such as angioedema.

Precautions

1. Patients who are allergic to lovastatin should not use this drug. Patients who are allergic to other HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors should use this drug with caution. 2. Patients with active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevation of blood aminotransferase should not use this drug.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Not yet clear. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: Not yet clear. Precautions for the elderly: Not yet clear.

Drug Interactions

1. The combination of this product with oral anticoagulants can prolong the prothrombin time and increase the risk of bleeding. 2. The combination of this product with immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine, azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, danazol, itraconazole, gemfibrozil, niacin, etc. can increase the risk of myolysis and acute renal failure. 3. Colestipol and cholestyramine can reduce the bioavailability of this product, so this product should be taken 4 hours after taking the former.

Storage

Keep in a light-proof and airtight container.

Packaging Specification

20mg

Validity Period

24 months

Manufacturer

Harbin Longshengbeiyao Biological Engineering Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    2003-08-15
  • Address:

    Room 1512, Management Building, No. 368, Changjiang Road, Nangang Central District, Harbin Economic Development Zone
  • Tax NO.:

    91230199749530695E
  • Registered Funds:

    56.4 million yuan
  • Website:

  • Email:

Feedback & Suggestions
Send Message

Thank you for your feedback. If you require further assistance, please contact us by email at info@echemi.com or call us at +86-532-55729510.