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    GlossaryLovastatin (Mevacor)

    medication that lowers cholesterol by inhibiting liver enzyme production

    Lovastatin, also known by brand names such as Mevacor, is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It belongs to a class of drugs called statins, which work by inhibiting an enzyme involved in the production of cholesterol in the liver, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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