Lovastatin oral mevacor side effects, medical uses. Lipitor did not tell me the side affects or changes to come. Lovastatin mevacor, altoprev is prescribed for reducing total cholesterol and triglycerides in patients with elevated cholesterol levels. A drug interaction is a situation in which a substance affects the activity of a drug, i. Drug interaction with any of these substances may enhance or decrease the effect of lovastatin. Each of these interactions may lead to many complications. Lovastatin mevacor, altoprev is in the drug class of statins. Drug nutrient interactions table of common drugs and medications. Handbook of drugnutrient interactions nutrition and. Drug interactions clinical pharmacology msd manual. Drug nutrient interactions involve changes to a drug caused by a nutrient, or changes to a nutrient as a result of the drug. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Dylantin, tegretol, trileptal, depakote, topamax, keppra. It is possible that not all lovastatin drug interactions were discussed is this article. This material is provided for educational purposes only. If you must drink grapefruit juice, ask your doctor to prescribe another statin that is not affected by it. Problems with the skin acne, scaly skin, problems with the eyes sensitivity to light, cracked, dry mucous membranes. Lovastatin niacin interactions if you also take cholestyramine prevalite, questran or colestipol colestid, avoid taking them within 4 to 6 hours before or after you take lovastatin and niacin. If the client is taking a drug or medication that isnt on this list, check the food medications interactions book for possible side effects. Medication uses how to use side effects precautions drug interactions overdose notes missed dose storage. The potential for increased dietary protein intake to raise. Table 1 summarizes several possible interactions of drugs with. One of the most well known fooddrug interactions is grapefruit juice and the hmgcoa reductase inhibitors, more commonly known as statins.
My doctor told me it was all in my head and im getting older. For example, mixing a drug you take to help you sleep a sedative and a drug you take for allergies an antihistamine can slow your reactions and make driving a car or operating machinery dangerous. A food may interfere with the effectiveness of a drug if the food interacts. When the way a medicine works is affected by food and drinks this is called a fooddrug interaction. Lovastatin interaction with food, herbs and alcohol. Learn about drug interactions between lovastatin oral and warfarin oral and use the rxlist drug interaction checker to check drug combinations. Depression, memory loss, muscle weakness, irritability. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of hmgcoa to mevalonate, an early andratelimiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis atorvastatin calcium is rr, r24fluorophenyl. Handbook of drug nutrient interactions, second edition is a comprehensive uptodate text for the total management of patients on drug andor nutrition therapy but also an insight into the recent developments in drug nutrition interactions which will act as a reliable reference for clinicians and students for many years to come. Drug interactions are reported among people who take tramadol and lovastatin together. Lovastatin is a substrate for cytochrome p450 isoform 3a4 cyp3a4 see precautions, drug interactions. Effects on drug metabolizing enzymes and drug transporters. Lovastatin niacin side effects, dosage, interactions.
Its available as a generic drug and as the brandname drug altoprev. Lovastatin, sold under the brand name mevacor among others, is a statin medication, to treat high blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The related drug information index provides comprehensive access to all drug information related to a specific drug types of content include full prescribing information, drug summaries, full prescribing information continuing medication education full pi cme, medication guides, risk evaluation and mitigation strategies rems summaries, rems continuing medication education rems cme, and. Most commonly, these are preferred on formulary brand drugs. Warfarin and vitamin k warfarin coumadin is a bloodthinning medication that helps treat and prevent blood clots. Drug interactions are reported among people who take lovastatin and losartan together. Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, muscles pains, rash, and trouble sleeping.
Tramadol and lovastatin drug interactions ehealthme. Therefore, you should talk with your doctor about the interactions that may apply to you. Drug nutrient interactions socrates once declared that medicine acts as both remedy and poison today, a full 61% of adults use at least one drug to treat a chronic health problem, a nearly 15% rise since 2001. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Nutrientdrug interactions can occur with both prescription and overthecounter medicine. Fooddrug interactions what you eat and drink can affect the way your medicines work. A new book from aarp offers dietary guidance on food drug interactions. Lovastatin complete drug information, side effects and. Here, consumer reports lists food and drug interactions that you need to know about to stay safe. While there are hundreds of drugnutrient interactions reported in the literature, the aim here is to focus on those that are more common and clinically significant. Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats such as ldl, triglycerides and raise good cholesterol hdl in the blood. However, there is a relatively short list of documented fruitdrug or vegetabledrug interactions, necessitating further and extensive clinical. Food medication interactions 19th edition zaneta m pronsky ms rd ldn fada, dean elbe bsc pharm bcpp pharm d, laura finn bcgp fascp, william roberts md phd, keith ayoob edd rd fada, sol epstein md frcp facp on.
Yeast infections, incomplete nutrient and food absorption. Lovastatin mevacor side effects, dosage, interactions. Drug nutrient interactions south denver cardiology. This study is created by ehealthme based on reports of 1,488 people who take lovastatin and losartan from the food and drug administration fda, and is. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Drugnutrient interactions involve changes to a drug caused by a nutrient, or changes to a nutrient as a result of the drug.
It works by decreasing the amount of cholesterol made in the body. Problems with the skin, intestinal and nervous systems. Please check with a physician if you have health questions or concerns. Drug interactions clinical pharmacology merck manuals. Drug category drug category brief description druginduced nutrient depletions additional suggested supplements for nutritional support dietary supplements that have potential for interactions with drug or drug class 5. This tool may not cover all possible drug interactions.
Fooddrug interactions is a broader term that describes the effects of a drug on nutritional status. If you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking lovastatin especially if you also have a fever or feel ill, it is important to contact your healthcare provider right away. This table lists common drugs that can affect nutrition status. Food drug interactions is a broader term that describes the effects of a drug on nutritional status. We look into the drug interactions by gender and age. Bailey dg, malcolm j, arnold o, spence jd grapefruit juicedrug interactions. Lovastatin oral tablet is a statin used to prevent and treat coronary heart disease, and to treat high cholesterol. Lovastatin belongs to a group of drugs called hmgcoa reductase inhibitors, also known as statins.
Drug interactions should be considered as a possible cause of any unexpected problems. It is covered by most medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost. Drugdrug interactions occur when two or more drugs react with each other, causing an unexpected side effect. Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats such as ldl, triglycerides and raise good cholesterol in the blood. Lovastatin is the generic form of the brandname drug mevacor, a medication used to lower cholesterol levels when used in combination with diet, weight loss, and exercise, lovastatin may reduce. Atorvastatin is an inhibitor of 3hydroxy3methylglutarylcoenzyme a hmgcoa reductase. Grapefruit juice contains one or more components that inhibit cyp3a4 and can increase. This study is created by ehealthme based on reports of 1,011 people who take tramadol and lovastatin from the food. It use is recommended together with lifestyle changes. If you are taking drugs, you may need to avoid certain foods. This medication comes as a tablet and an extended release tablet to take by mouth.
A medication has ingredients, just as food does, that allow it to function correctly when taken in order to help the body in some way. There are a number of drugs that can interact with lovastatin. Drug induced nutrient depletion pharmacy solutions. Some of these drug interactions with lovastatin may increase your risk for developing serious muscle problems see mevacor and muscle pain. It is important to know if you need to avoid any food, herbs, or alcohol when taking lovastatin. Below are the illadvised combinations that zive believes comprise the top 10 types of drugnutrient interactions affecting older adults, along with his recommendations for preventing potentially deadly problems. Lovastatin and losartan drug interactions ehealthme. Although we attempt to provide accurate and uptodate information, no. A food drug interaction may prevent a medicine form working the way it should, cause a side effect from a medicine to get worse or better. Drug nutrient interactions richard collins, md the cooking cardiologist susan buckley, rdn, cde south denver cardiology assoc. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is. Zocor and lovastatin altoprev, mevacor, so your intended dose might not be accurate. Table 1 summarizes several possible interactions of drugs. When unexpected clinical responses occur, prescribers should determine serum concentrations of selected drugs being taken, consult the literature or an expert in drug interactions, and adjust the dosage until the desired effect is produced.
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