PRAVASTATIN SODIUM (LOWERS BAD CHOLESTEROL LEVELS, TEVA PHARMA) 40mg / 28tabs

Description

What is pravastatin used for?
Pravastatin is commonly used to lower bad cholesterol levels (LDL-C) and fats (triglycerides) in the blood. It also increases good cholesterol levels (HDL). Improving your cholesterol levels helps decrease your risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attack.

Pravastatin may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.

How does pravastatin work (mechanism of action)?
Pravastatin lowers blood cholesterol levels by decreasing the amount of cholesterol made by your liver and by increasing the breakdown of bad cholesterol.