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Pravastatin, sold under the brand name Pravachol among others, is a statin medication, used for preventing cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treating abnormal lipids. [5] It is suggested to be used together with diet changes, exercise, and weight loss. [ 5 ]
The FDA has announced over 20 recalls across the U.S., including food items, cosmetics, drugs, dietary supplements, and medical devices.
In June 2006, Teva received from the FDA a 180-day exclusivity period to sell simvastatin (Zocor) in the U.S. as a generic drug in all strengths except 80 mg. Teva presently [when?] competes with the maker of brand-name Zocor, Merck & Co.; Ranbaxy Laboratories, which has 180-day exclusivity for the 80 mg strength; and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories ...
Pravastatin belongs to the group called statins. [2] It reduces total blood cholesterol by blocking the action of 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme-A (HMG-CoA) reductase, an enzyme in the liver involved in the production of cholesterol. [ 2 ]
An ingredient in "A.P.C." tablet; withdrawn because of risk of cancer and kidney disease [42] Germany Denmark, UK, US, others Reason: nephropathy. [3] Phenformin and Buformin: 1977 France, Germany US Severe lactic acidosis [3] Phenolphthalein: 1997 US Possible carcinogen. [43] Phenoxypropazine: 1966 UK Hepatotoxicity, drug intereaction. [3 ...
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Federal Drug Administration issued a recall on Tuesday for a common medicine for depression. Over 7,000 bottles of Duloxetine were recalled due to the elevated presence of ...
The Pravastatin or Atorvastatin Evaluation and Infection Therapy–Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction 22 trial, also known as PROVE-IT TIMI 22, was a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial that recruited 4,162 people admitted within 10 days of an acute coronary event and randomised them to the lipid-lowering drugs pravastatin (40 mg) or atorvastatin (80 mg) and a 10-day course of the ...
Two recalls over food potentially contaminated by E. Coli have been making national headlines all week and adding some unneeded stress to grocery store trips.. Cargill Meat Solutions recalled over ...