pravastatin(Pravachol)
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Pronunciation
/ˈprævəstætɪn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- pravastatin
- Brand names
- Pravachol
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- May take any time of day, with or without food.
- Report muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine.
- Pregnancy category X.
- ### NAPLEX practice notes
- Hydrophilic; NOT a CYP3A4 substrate - fewest CYP interactions.
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