Pravachol, or generic Pravachol, is among the group of drugs known as “statins” or HMG CoA reductase inhibitors. It decreases the level of “bad” cholesterol i.e. LDL or low-density lipoprotein as well as triglycerides in blood. It also increases the level of “good” cholesterol i.e. high-density lipoprotein or HDL in the blood.
The drug is administered for lowering triglycerides, the a type of fat in the blood and cholesterol.
Another name for Pravachol is Pravastatin.
The drug is also administered for lowering the risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart ailments among people who suffer from coronary heart disease, diabetes and/or other risk factors.
The drug is indicated among adults and children who’re over eight years of age.
Your physician may recommend that you buy Pravachol for purposes that are not listed in medication guides. This is known as over the counter or non-prescription uses. You can purchase Generic Pravachol at cheap rates from an online pharmacy selling prescription medicine at discount prices.
