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Pravastatin

Pravastatin (Pravachol) is a statin used to lower high cholesterol levels and to prevent cardiovascular disease. This page covers the one formulation in the catalogue.

Pravachol

Hypercholesterolaemia

10mg · 20mg

Pravastatin tablets for high cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. It is considered a gentler statin, with fewer interactions with other medicines.

From$1.17/ tabletView

Key points

  • Statin: Pravastatin belongs to the statin class of medicines, which work by reducing cholesterol production in the liver.
  • Strengths: Pravachol is available as a tablet in two strengths: 10 mg and 20 mg.
  • Originator: Pravachol is the originator brand, first developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

What Pravastatin is used for

The pravastatin in this medicine is used to manage Hypercholesterolaemia and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. The medicine is known as Pravachol.

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