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Altocor

Altocor is a HMG-CoA enzyme blocker which is a kind of cholesterol/lipid lowering agent (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this

Internal Medicine 42 years experience

Drug Class

HMG COA enzyme blocker

BrandsMevacor, Lovachol

Generic DrugLovastatin

Side Effects

Common

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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Altocor

HMG COA enzyme blocker

Side Effects

Common

Serious

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