Altoprev

Q: What type of medication is altoprev?

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Peripheral Arterial Disease, Primary Hypercholesterolemia, Coronary Revascularization + 16 more

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Altoprev

Treatment for

Peripheral Arterial Disease

What is Altoprev

LovastatinThe Generic name of this drug

Treatment SummaryLovastatin is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It belongs to a class of drugs known as statins. Lovastatin works by inhibiting the production of cholesterol in the liver, which helps to reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol in the blood. It is one of the most widely prescribed medications in North America. Other statin drugs include atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, fluvastatin, and simvastatin. Lovastatin is considered to be less potent than ro

Mevacoris the brand name

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Altoprev Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Mevacor

Lovastatin

1987

285

Effectiveness

How Altoprev Affects PatientsLovastatin is a drug that helps reduce cholesterol levels, particularly low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Studies have shown that taking lovastatin can lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and mortality. Lovastatin decreases LDL levels by 25-40%, and has been found to be a cost-effective treatment for cardiovascular disease. However, taking lovastatin can also lead to side effects such as muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, as well as liver dysfunction and inflammation. In some cases, it may also lead to myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, which can be fatal. About 10-15% of

How Altoprev works in the bodyLovastatin is a drug that works in the liver to reduce cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. It does this by blocking an enzyme that helps make cholesterol. After taking lovastatin, you will see a decrease in LDL-C levels within two weeks, with the maximum effect occurring in 4-6 weeks. When you stop taking lovastatin, cholesterol levels will return to pre-treatment levels. Lovastatin also has other effects on the body, such as reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, and inhibiting T cell activation. It has even been found to have beneficial effects on certain cancers, like breast cancer.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed amount of Altoprev is contingent upon the diagnosed disorder, for example Dyslipidemias, 1 year post-menarche and Cardiovascular Diseases. The dosage is determined by the technique of administration featured in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

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