Lovastatin

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Dec 13, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Lovastatin

Common Brands:

Altoprev (extended-release tablet)

Availability:

By prescription

Therapeutic Class:

HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)

Forms:

Tablet, extended-release tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

To lower serum concentrations of total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Lovastatin Drug Class

Lovastatin (loe-vah-stah-tin) is an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor (statin drug).

Lovastatin Age Range

Lovastatin is approved for use in adults. Statins may be prescribed to children and adolescents with inherited disorders such as heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, in which high cholesterol levels can lead to cardiovascular disease at an early age if left untreated.