Pravastatin Sodium

Pravastatin Sodium

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Uses

Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be only one component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Drug therapy is indicated as an adjunct to diet when the response to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol and other nonpharmacologic measures alone has been inadequate.

1.1 Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

In hypercholesterolemic patients without clinically evident coronary heart disease (CHD), Pravastatin sodium tablets USP are indicated to:

  • reduce the risk of myocardial infarction (MI).
  • reduce the risk of undergoing myocardial revascularization procedures.
  • reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality with no increase in death from non-cardiovascular causes.

In patients with clinically evident CHD, Pravastatin sodium tablets USP are indicated to:

  • reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing coronary death.
  • reduce the risk of MI.
  • reduce the risk of undergoing myocardial revascularization procedures.
  • reduce the risk of stroke and stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA).
  • slow the progression of coronary atherosclerosis.
1.2 Hyperlipidemia

Pravastatin sodium tablets USP are indicated:

  • as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total cholesterol (Total-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein B (ApoB), and triglyceride (TG) levels and to increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia (Fredrickson Types IIa and IIb).1
  • as an adjunct to diet for the treatment of patients with elevated serum TG levels (Fredrickson Type IV).
  • for the treatment of patients with primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (Fredrickson Type III) who do not respond adequately to diet.
  • as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for treatment of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) in children and adolescent patients ages 8 years and older if after an adequate trial of diet the following findings are present:

    a. LDL-C remains ≥ 190 mg/dL or

    b. LDL-C remains ≥ 160 mg/dL and:

    • there is a positive family history of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) or
    • two or more other CVD risk factors are present in the patient.
1.3 Limitations of Use

Pravastatin sodium tablets USP have not been studied in conditions where the major lipoprotein abnormality is elevation of chylomicrons (Fredrickson Types I and V).

History

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Other Information

Pravastatin sodium, USP is one of a class of lipid-lowering compounds, the statins, which reduce cholesterol biosynthesis. These agents are competitive inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme catalyzing the early rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis, conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate.

Pravastatin sodium, USP is designated chemically as 1-naphthaleneheptanoic acid, 1,2,6,7,8,8a-hexahydro-β,δ,6-trihydroxy-2-methyl-8-(2-methyl-1-oxobutoxy)-, monosodium salt, [1S-[1α (βS*,δS*),2α,6α,8β(R*),8aα]]-. It has the following structural formula:

 Pravastatin

Pravastatin

Pravastatin sodium, USP is an odorless, white to off-white, fine or crystalline powder. It is a relatively polar hydrophilic compound with a partition coefficient (octanol/water) of 0.59 at a pH of 7.0. It is soluble in methanol and water (> 300 mg/mL), slightly soluble in isopropanol, and practically insoluble in acetone, acetonitrile, chloroform, and ether.

Pravastatin sodium tablets USP are available for oral administration as 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg tablets. Inactive ingredients include: calcium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, lactose anhydrous, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone and sodium stearyl fumarate. Additionally, the 10 mg tablet contains ferric oxide red; the 20 mg tablet contains ferric oxide yellow; and the 40 mg tablet contains FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake and Yellow D&C No. 10.

Pravastatin Sodium Manufacturers


  • International Labs, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [International Labs, Inc.]
  • Cipla Usa Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Cipla Usa Inc.]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs]
  • Cardinal Health
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Cardinal Health]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Watson Laboratories, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Watson Laboratories, Inc.]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • Major Pharmaceuticals
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Major Pharmaceuticals]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet Pravastatin Sodium (Pravastain Sodium) Tablet [Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Cardinal Health
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Cardinal Health]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Cobalt Laboratories Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Cobalt Laboratories Inc.]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Mylan Institutional Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Mylan Institutional Inc.]
  • Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.]
  • Major Pharmaceuticals
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Major Pharmaceuticals]
  • Cadila Healthcare Limited
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Cadila Healthcare Limited]
  • Aphena Pharma Solutions – Tennessee, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Aphena Pharma Solutions – Tennessee, Inc.]
  • Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Mckesson Contract Packaging
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Mckesson Contract Packaging]
  • Apotex Corp.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Apotex Corp.]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc]
  • Cardinal Health
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Cardinal Health]
  • Golden State Medical Supply
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Golden State Medical Supply]
  • St Marys Medical Park Pharmacy
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [St Marys Medical Park Pharmacy]
  • Cardinal Health
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Cardinal Health]
  • Unit Dose Services
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  • International Labs, Inc.
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  • Clinical Solutions Wholesale
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  • Remedyrepack Inc.
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  • Unit Dose Services
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Unit Dose Services]
  • Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc]
  • International Labs, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [International Labs, Inc.]
  • Medvantx, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Medvantx, Inc.]
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc]
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • Sandoz Inc
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Sandoz Inc]
  • Dr.reddy’s Laboratories Limited
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Dr.reddy’s Laboratories Limited]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Aphena Pharma Solutions – Tennessee, Llc
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Aphena Pharma Solutions – Tennessee, Llc]
  • American Health Packaging
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [American Health Packaging]
  • International Labs, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [International Labs, Inc.]
  • Glenmark Generics Inc., Usa
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Glenmark Generics Inc., Usa]
  • Cardinal Health
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Cardinal Health]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Sandoz Inc
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Sandoz Inc]
  • Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc.]
  • Avkare, Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium (Pravastatin Sodium) Tablet [Avkare, Inc.]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Pravastatin Sodium Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
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