Niacin extended-release and Lovastatin - NYE-a-sin and LOE-va-sta-tin combination drug is using to help lower high cholesterol and fat levels in the blood. This may help prevent medical problems causing by cholesterol and fat clogging the blood vessels.
Niacin extended-release and lovastatin combination drug combines two drugs that work together to treat cholesterol and lipid - fat disorders. Niacin is a B-complex vitamin that reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Lovastatin belongs to the group of medication called 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A - HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. It works by blocking an enzyme that is needed by the body to make cholesterol, thereby reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
Other commonly using names for niacin are nicotinic acid or vitamin B3 .
† Not commercially available in Canada.