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lovastatin (mevacor) is prescribed for a patient for the first time. how should the nurse instruct the patient on how to take the medication?

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As prescribed by your doctor, take this mevacor by mouth once day with dinner. It may be necessary for certain people to take this medication twice.

What is the purpose of MEVACOR?

In order to raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) and lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL and triglycerides) in the blood, lovastatin is used in conjunction with a healthy diet. It is a member of the class of medications known as "statins." It functions by reducing the quantity of cholesterol the liver produces.

How soon does lovastatin start to work?

Peak levels are noticed two hours after administration, but it may take one to two weeks of consistent dosing before improvements in your cholesterol level are noticed, and up to four weeks before the maximum cholesterol-lowering effects.

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