Niacin/lovastatin

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Niacin/lovastatin
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Combination of
Niacin n/a
Lovastatin Statin
Clinical data
Pregnancy
category
  • US: X (Contraindicated)
Routes of
administration
Oral
Legal status
Legal status
Identifiers
ATC code C10BA01 (WHO)
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Niacin/lovastatin (tradename Advicor) is a drug combination used for the treatment of dyslipidemia. It is a combination of niacin and the statin drug lovastatin (best known as Mevacor in the U.S.). The combination preparation is marketed by Abbott Laboratories

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

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External links

  1. "Advicor package insert, How Supplied section". Retrieved 2008-03-15.