Definition of "lovastatin" [lovastatin]

• A statin, C24H36O5, that blocks the body's synthesis of cholesterol and is administered especially to individuals at risk for heart disease. (noun)

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• "One of the constituents of red yeast is lovastatin, which is the same cholesterol-lowering drug called Mevacor manufactured by Merck, the pharmaceutical giant."
• "A generic called lovastatin might work just as well, and will save you $64 per month."
• "Others took products such as lovastatin, sold by Merck as Mevacor, and pravastatin, sold by"