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mevacor
 

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Noun mevacor has 1 sense
  1. lovastatin, Mevacor - an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate
    --1 is a kind of lipid-lowering medicine, lipid-lowering medication, statin drug, statin

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Mevacor

Description:

Mevacor is a prescription medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood while increasing the levels of HDL cholesterol. Mevacor is commonly used to treat high cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: Mevacor refers to the brand name of the drug Lovastatin.

    2. Example sentence: The doctor prescribed Mevacor to help lower my cholesterol.

  2. Adjective: When used as an adjective, Mevacor describes anything related to or associated with Lovastatin.

    3. Example sentence: The patient experienced significant relief after taking the Mevacor tablets.

  3. Verb: Mevacor can also be used as a verb when referring to the action of using or administering the medication.

    4. Example sentence: The doctor instructed me to Mevacor daily to control my cholesterol levels.

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