MSD 731 (Mevacor 20 mg)
Generic Name: lovastatin
This pill with imprint "MSD 731" is Blue, Eight-sided and has been identified as Mevacor 20 mg. It is manufactured by Merck & Company Inc..
Mevacor is used in the treatment of high cholesterol; hyperlipoproteinemia; high cholesterol, familial heterozygous; 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:
- 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
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- Drug class: statins
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