How to Pronounce Pravastatin (Pravachol)
PRA-vah-sta-tin
IPA: /ˈpræ.vɑː.stæ.tɪn/
Brand name: Pravachol
PRA
vah
sta
tin
Pravastatin is pronounced PRA-vah-sta-tin
How do you pronounce Pravastatin?
Pravastatin is pronounced “PRA-vah-sta-tin”. It has 4 syllables: pra ‑ vah ‑ sta ‑ tin. The stress falls on the first syllable, “pra”.
How many syllables are in Pravastatin?
Pravastatin has 4 syllables: pra ‑ vah ‑ sta ‑ tin.
What does Pravastatin mean?
Pravastatin is a hydrophilic HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower cholesterol. It has fewer drug interactions than lipophilic statins as it is not metabolized by CYP3A4.
Word Parts
suffix
-vastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Common Mispronunciations
Stress is on the first syllable (PRA) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word
Where You'll Encounter This
Hyperlipidemia, primary/secondary CV prevention
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