Pravachol (generic name: pravastatin; brand names include: Lipostat / Pravator ) belongs to a class of drugs known as statins.

Pravachol is used for lowering high cholesterol in the blood, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and total cholesterol.

By reducing cholesterol levels, Pravachol helps prevent heart and vascular disease, and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Recommendations

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take your medicine exactly as directed.

Precautions

Tell your doctor before taking Pravachol, if:

you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: pravastatin sodium.