MEVACOR MSD 731 (Mevacor 20 mg)
Generic Name: lovastatin
Pill imprint MEVACOR MSD 731 has been identified as Mevacor 20 mg.
Mevacor is used in the treatment of high cholesterol; high cholesterol, familial heterozygous; hyperlipoproteinemia; hyperlipoproteinemia type iib, elevated ldl vldl; hyperlipoproteinemia type iia, elevated ldl and belongs to the drug class statins. Not for use in pregnancy. Mevacor 20 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).
- Generic Name:
- lovastatin
- Imprint:
- MEVACOR MSD 731
- Strength:
- 20 mg
- Color:
- Blue
- Size:
- 8.00 mm
- Shape:
- Eight-sided
- Availability:
- Prescription only
- Drug Class:
- Statins
- Pregnancy Category:
- X - Not for use in pregnancy
- CSA Schedule:
- Not a controlled drug
- Manufacturer:
- Merck & Company Inc.
- National Drug Code (NDC):
- 00006-0731
- Inactive Ingredients:
- microcrystalline cellulose
lactose
magnesium stearate
corn starch
FD&C Blue No. 2
butylated hydroxyanisole
aluminum oxide
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