Niacin/lovastatin
Niacin/lovastatin (trade names Advicor, Mevacor) is a drug combination used for the treatment of dyslipidemia. It is a combination of the vitamin niacin and the statin drug lovastatin. The combination preparation is marketed by Abbott Laboratories.
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Niacin | Lipid-lowering agent |
Lovastatin | Statin |
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Routes of administration | Oral |
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It was approved by the FDA on December 17, 2001.
Dosage
The combination is available as tablets containing:[1]
- 500 mg/20 mg
- 750 mg/20 mg
- 1000 mg/20 mg
- 1000 mg/40 mg
References
- "Advicor package insert, How Supplied section". Retrieved 2008-03-15.
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