How to Pronounce Lovastatin (Mevacor)
LO-va-sta-tin
IPA: /ˈlɒ.væ.stæ.tɪn/
Brand name: Mevacor
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Lovastatin is pronounced LO-va-sta-tin
How do you pronounce Lovastatin?
Lovastatin is pronounced “LO-va-sta-tin”. It has 4 syllables: lo ‑ va ‑ sta ‑ tin. The stress falls on the first syllable, “lo”.
How many syllables are in Lovastatin?
Lovastatin has 4 syllables: lo ‑ va ‑ sta ‑ tin.
What does Lovastatin mean?
Lovastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) derived from Aspergillus terreus fungus. It was the first commercially available statin, used to lower LDL cholesterol.
Word Parts
suffix
-vastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Common Mispronunciations
Stress is on the first syllable (LO) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word
Where You'll Encounter This
Take with evening meal for absorption
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