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what is 'lovastatin'?

Definition for Lovastatin - Lovastatin

Lovastatin is a member of the drug class of statins , used for lowering cholesterol ( hypolipidemic agent ) in those with hypercholesterolemia and so preventing cardiovascular disease .

Lovastatin was isolated from a strain of Aspergillus terreus and it was the first statin approved by the FDA (August 1987).

diagnoses treated with 'lovastatin'
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peripheral vascular disease
narrowing of blood vessels and restricting blood flow
atherosclerosis
hardening of arteries
xanthoma
deposits of fatty material in multiple areas
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focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
type of chronic kidney disease
hypercholesterolemia
high cholesterol
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Maintain Healthy Weight
Blood Pressure Management
Blood Pressure monitoring
ECHOcardiogram
EKG
Electrocardiogram
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