Generic for Altocor for Lower Cholesterol and fats - Drug Information

Generic Name - Lovastatin

Category - Hypercholesterol

Indications

Lower Cholesterol and fats (triglycerides)
Generic Altocor is a cholesterol-lowering drug. Along with proper diet, Lovastin (Generic Altocor) reduces the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and triglyceride levels and raises the HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) level. This balancing becomes essential in the prevention of heart disease and hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attack, stroke and peripheral vascular.

Generic for Altocor Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Altocor is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Altocor should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Liver Disease
Allergic reactions

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Altocor.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Cyclosporine (sandimmune, Neoral)
Gemfibrozil, Ciofibrate or Fenofibrate
Niacin
Erythromycin or Clarithromycin
Cholestyramine or Colestipol
Antifungal medications.
Nefazodone
Warfarin
Protease inhibitor

Generic for Altocor Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAlotcor
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Alotcor is 20, 40, or 60 mg once a day given in the evening at bedtime. The recommended dosing range is 10-60 mg/day, in single doses.

Generic for Altocor Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Alotcor side Effects include abnormal bleeding, allergic reaction, an irregular heartbeat, backache, breast tenderness, changes in appetite or weight, chest pain, confusion, constipation, decreased hearing, diarrhea and dry mouth or increased thirst.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Alotcor.

Generic for Altocor and Pregnancy

Cholestrol is essential for developing babies and as Generic Altocor blocks the production of cholestrol it is strictly not recommended for use during pregnancy.

Generic for Altocor and Breastfeeding

Generic Altocor should not be continued while nursing because of potential adverse side effects to the nursing infant. Also, the secretion of Generic Altocor in human milk can cause imbalance inthe level of cholestrol required for the fetus.

Generic for Altocor and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Altocor in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Altocor and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Altocor in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Altocor serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.