Mevacor

Mevacor is a brand name of lovastatin, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

MEVACOR (lovastatin - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: MERCK
  
  Approval date: August 31, 1987
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MERCK
  
  Approval date: December 14, 1988
  
  Strength(s): 40MG ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Mevacor been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Mevacor:

lovastatin tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: ACTAVIS ELIZABETH
  
  Approval date: December 17, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: APOTEX INC
  
  Approval date: February 28, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: CARLSBAD
  
  Approval date: June 5, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: LUPIN
  
  Approval date: November 1, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MUTUAL PHARM
  
  Approval date: April 14, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MYLAN
  
  Approval date: December 17, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: SANDOZ
  
  Approval date: December 17, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA
  
  Approval date: December 17, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 40MG ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Mevacor. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Mevacor.

See also...

• Mevacor Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Mevacor Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Mevacor Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Lovastatin Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Lovastatin Extended-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Lovastatin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Lovastatin Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Lovastatin AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)