Niacin/lovastatin

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component1 = Niacin
class1 = n/a
component2 = Lovastatin
class2 = Statin
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ATC_prefix = C10
ATC_suffix = BA01
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pregnancy_US = X
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routes_of_administration = Oral

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:. [cite web |url=http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/advicor_ids.htm |title=Advicor package insert, How Supplied section |accessdate=2008-03-15 |format= |work= ]
* 500 mg/20 mg
* 750 mg/20 mg
* 1000 mg/20 mg
* 1000 mg/40 mg

References

External links

* [http://www.advicor.com Advicor] website