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An oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels
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lovastatin
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n. an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate [syn: Mevacor ]
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n. (context medicine English) A statin that inhibits the synthesis of cholesterol
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Lovastatin (Merck's Mevacor ) is a statin drug, used for lowering cholesterol ( hypolipidemic agent ) in those with hypercholesterolemia to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease . Lovastatin is a naturally occurring compound found in food such as oyster ...