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  1. pravastatin, Pravacholnoun

    an oral drug (trade name Pravachol) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after nonfatal heart attacks

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  1. Pravachol

    Pravastatin, sold under the brand name Pravachol among others, is a statin medication, used for preventing cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treating abnormal lipids. It should be used together with diet changes, exercise, and weight loss. It is taken by mouth.Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, nausea, headaches, and muscle pains. Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis, liver problems, and diabetes. Use during pregnancy may harm the fetus. Like all statins, pravastatin works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme found in liver that plays a role in producing cholesterol.Pravastatin was patented in 1980 and approved for medical use in 1989. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 34th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 17 million prescriptions.

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  1. pravachol

    Pravachol is a brand name for a medication called pravastatin. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins and is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood. It can also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors. Pravachol works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pravachol in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pravachol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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