Lovastrol 20mg Tablet

Lovastrol 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of antilipemic medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or statins used together with diet and exercise to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack and to lower the chance of heart surgery in patients with heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Additionally, Lovastrol 20mg Tablet is also used to lower the amount of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood.

Lovastrol 20mg Tablet contains 'Lovastatin', which works by slowing the production of cholesterol and decreasing the amount of cholesterol that might build up on the artery walls and block blood flow to the brain, heart, and other parts of the body. Thereby, Lovastrol 20mg Tablet helps prevent heart disease, chest pain, heart attack, and stroke.

You are advised to take Lovastrol 20mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Lovastrol 20mg Tablet may cause side effects such as headache, infections, nausea, weakness, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Lovastrol 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or trying for pregnancy. Stop taking Lovastrol 20mg Tablet and consult a doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Lovastrol 20mg Tablet. Lovastrol 20mg Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Inform your doctor regarding your health condition and medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Lovastrol 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of antilipemic medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or statins used together with diet and exercise to reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol levels. It helps lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart complications. Lovastrol 20mg Tablet contains 'Lovastatin', which works by slowing the production of cholesterol and decreasing the amount of cholesterol that might build up on the artery walls and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Thereby, Lovastrol 20mg Tablet helps prevent heart disease, chest pain, heart attack, and stroke. 

• Headache
• Weakness
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Infections

Do not take Lovastrol 20mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have liver disease, muscle pain or weakness, kidney disease, thyroid disorder, diabetes, seizures, low blood pressure, or if you drink large amounts of alcohol. Do not take Lovastrol 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Stop taking Lovastrol 20mg Tablet and consult a doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Lovastrol 20mg Tablet. If you are due to undergo any surgery, including dental surgery, inform the doctor that you are taking Lovastrol 20mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking fibrates (gemfibrozil), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), androgenic hormones (danazol), calcium channel blockers (diltiazem, verapamil), and anti-arrhythmic drug (amiodarone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and alcoholic beverages whilst on treatment with Lovastrol 20mg Tablet. Also, avoiding excessive consumption of green tea and green tea products is advised.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, diabetes, or rhabdomyolysis.

• GEMFIBROZIL
• CYCLOSPORINE
• DANAZOL
• DILTIAZEM
• VERAPAMIL
• AMIODARONE

• Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet.
• Exercise regularly. It helps in maintaining proper weight and lowers cholesterol.
• Limit salt and sugar intake.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. 
• Choose healthy fats and cut down on trans fats.
• Include omega-3 fatty acids, fibre-rich food, fruits and vegetables.
• Get active by doing any physical activity such as swimming, brisk walking or jogging. Take stairs instead of elevators/lifts.

• Use effective methods of birth control to prevent pregnancy.
• Follow the exercise and dietary recommendations suggested by the doctor during the treatment with Lovastrol 20mg Tablet.
• Avoid foods high in cholesterol and fat.

Hyperlipidaemia: Hyperlipidaemia is commonly known as high cholesterol. High cholesterol levels might build up on the walls of the arteries, leading to blockage of blood flow to the heart and other body parts, which could cause heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol is mainly of two types, namely 'bad cholesterol' and 'good cholesterol'. Bad cholesterol comprises low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and triglycerides (TG), which deposit fat in the arteries, leading to their blockage. Good cholesterol consists of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which prevents the deposition of fats. Risk factors of high cholesterol are high-fat diet, obesity, lack of physical exercise, and smoking.