Lovastatin

Drug Class or Subclass
Generic
Lovastatin
Brand Name
Mevacor
Synonym
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Import ID
199
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Interaction Color Code Clinical Bottom Line Clinical Effects Drug 1 effect Drug 2 dose Drug 2 effect Management
Lenacapavir Lovastatin Yellow: Adjust dosing Minimal data to guide interaction: weigh risks and benefits of using this combination

Increased risk of lovastatin adverse effects

Initiate lovastatin with the lowest starting dose and titrate to clinical effect. Monitor for adverse effects of lovastatin (e.g. myopathy, elevated transaminases).

Darunavir HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors 939 Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: Potential for increased levels of lovastatin

Increased risk of lovastatin adverse effects (e.g. myopathy, rhabdomyolysis)

Not studied

Not studied (may increase lovastatin levels)

Contraindicated. Use alternative agents.

Atazanavir HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors 825 Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: Potential for increased levels of lovastatin

Increased lovastatin effects (eg, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis)

Contraindicated. Use alternative agents.

Elvitegravir HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors 191 Red: Avoid combination Do not coadminister: Potential for increased levels of lovastatin

Potential for increased lovastatin effects (e.g. myopathy, rhabdomyolysis)

Contraindicated. Use alternative agents.