Lovastatin (Page 6 of 6)

OVERDOSAGE

After oral administration of lovastatin to mice, the median lethal dose observed was >15 g/ m2.

Five healthy human volunteers have received up to 200 mg of lovastatin as a single dose without clinically significant adverse experiences. A few cases of accidental overdosage have been reported; no patients had any specific symptoms, and all patients recovered without sequelae. The maximum dose taken was 5 to 6 g.

Until further experience is obtained, no specific treatment of overdosage with lovastatin can be recommended.

The dialyzability of lovastatin and its metabolites in man is not known at present.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The patient should be placed on a standard cholesterol-lowering diet before receiving lovastatin tablets USP and should continue on this diet during treatment with lovastatin tablets USP (see NCEP Treatment Guidelines for details on dietary therapy). Lovastatin tablets USP should be given with meals.

Adult Patients

The usual recommended starting dose is 20 mg once a day given with the evening meal. The recommended dosing range of lovastatin is 10 to 80 mg/ day in single or two divided doses; the maximum recommended dose is 80 mg/ day. Doses should be individualized according to the recommended goal of therapy (see NCEP Guidelines and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY). Patients requiring reductions in LDL-C of 20% or more to achieve their goal (see INDICATIONS AND USAGE) should be started on 20 mg/day of lovastatin tablets. A starting dose of 10 mg of lovastatin may be considered for patients requiring smaller reductions. Adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

Cholesterol levels should be monitored periodically and consideration should be given to reducing the dosage of lovastatin tablets if cholesterol levels fall significantly below the targeted range.

Dosage in Patients taking Danazol, Diltiazem, Dronedarone or Verapamil

In patients taking danazol, diltiazem, dronedarone or verapamil concomitantly with lovastatin, therapy should begin with 10 mg of lovastatin and should not exceed 20 mg/ day (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacokinetics, WARNINGS, Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis, PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions, Other Drug Interactions).

Dosage in Patients taking Amiodarone

In patients taking amiodarone concomitantly with lovastatin, the dose should not exceed 40 mg/day (see WARNINGS, Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis and PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions, Other Drug Interactions).

Adolescent Patients (10 to 17 years of age) with Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

The recommended dosing range of lovastatin is 10 to 40 mg/ day; the maximum recommended dose is 40 mg/ day. Doses should be individualized according to the recommended goal of therapy (see NCEP Pediatric Panel Guidelines 4 , CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, and INDICATIONS AND USAGE). Patients requiring reductions in LDL-C of 20% or more to achieve their goal should be started on 20 mg/day of lovastatin. A starting dose of 10 mg of lovastatin may be considered for patients requiring smaller reductions. Adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

Concomitant Lipid-Lowering Therapy

Lovastatin tablets USP are effective alone or when used concomitantly with bile-acid sequestrants (see WARNINGS, Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis and PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions).

Dosage in Patients with Renal Insufficiency

In patients with severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance <30 mL/ min), dosage increases above 20 mg/ day should be carefully considered and, if deemed necessary, implemented cautiously (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and WARNINGS, Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis).

HOW SUPPLIED

Lovastatin Tablets USP, 10 mg are light green colored, oval shaped, uncoated tablets, debossed with ‘LU’ on one side and ‘G01’ on the other side.

Lovastatin Tablets USP, 20 mg are light green colored, circular, beveled edged, uncoated tablets, debossed with ‘LU’ on one side and ‘G02’ on the other side. They are supplied as follows:

NDC 0615-8151-39 Blister Cards of 30

Lovastatin Tablets USP, 40 mg are light green colored, circular, beveled edged uncoated tablets, debossed with ‘LU’ on one side and ‘G03’ on the other side. They are supplied as follows:

NDC 0615-8152-39 Blister Cards of 30

Storage

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Lovastatin tablets must be protected from light and stored in a well-closed, light-resistant container.

1 Kantola, T, et al., Clin Pharmacol Ther 1998; 63(4): 397-402

3 Manson, J.M., Freyssinges,C.Ducrocq, M.B., Stephenson, W.P., Postmarketing Surveillance of Lovastatin and Simvastatin Exposure During Pregnancy. Reproductive Toxicology. 10(6):439-446, 1996.

4 National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP): Highlights of the Report of the Expert Panel on Blood Cholesterol Levels in Children and Adolescents. Pediatrics. 89(3):495-501. 1992.

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Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

United States

Manufactured by

Lupin Limited

Goa 403 722

INDIA

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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Principal Display Panel Lovastatin 20 mg
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PACKAGE LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 40 mg

Principal Display Panel Lovastatin 40 mg
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BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C BLUE NO. 2
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BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C BLUE NO. 1
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LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
STARCH, CORN
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