Pravachol Pravastatin

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Statin drugs: Benefits versus risks  -  Aug 26, 2008
Statin drugs such as Lescol (fluvastatin), Lipitor (atorvastatin), Mevacor (lovastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin) and Zocor (simvastatin) work by partially Enid News & Eagle,

Genetic Variation Linked To Muscle Pain Due To Statins  -  Jul 24, 2008
...(both generated $33.7 billion in worldwide sales in 2007), Mevacor (lovastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin), Lescol (fluvastatin) and Baycol (cerivastatin) eFluxMedia

Cholesterol and statin drugs  -  May 23, 2008
Mevacor (lovastatin - 50 cents/pill), Pravachol (pravastatin - 39 cents/pill), Lescol (fluvastatin - 2.45 / pill), Zocor (simvastatin - 19 cents / pill), The Union of Grass Valley,

KAI, BMS Join Forces in $227M Heart Drug Deal  -  May 13, 2008
While BMS has a long history of developing and commercializing cardiovascular medications, such as Pravachol (pravastatin sodium) and Plavix (clopidogrel TMCnet

Ending the Cholesterol-Heart Disease Myth  -  Apr 7, 2008
Zocor (simvastatin), Mevacor (lovastatin), and Pravachol (pravastatin). If you decide to follow your doctor's advice and take one of these drugs, Natural News.com,

Teva wins final approval for generic Pravachol 80mg  -  Jan 20, 2008
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA; TASE: TEVA) has obtained final US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Pravastatin Sodium Globes,

B-MS posts loss and counts cost of subprime investments  -  Feb 1, 2008
On the negative side, generic competition battered sales of cholesterol-lowerer Pravachol (pravastatin), which fell 38% to $90 million, while anticancer Pharma Times (subscription),

Lipitor, Crestor will go to battle  -  Jan 16, 2008
...similar head-to-head comparison that resulted in 2004's findings that Lipitor did a better job of preventing heart disease than Pravachol (pravastatin). Akron Beacon Journal,

Cholesterol Drug Tied to Sleep Disturbances  -  Nov 7, 2007
...women who were randomly chosen to receive 20 milligrams of Zocor (simvastatin), 40 milligrams of Pravachol (pravastatin), or a placebo for six months. U.S. News & World Report,

NJ drugmaker's cholesterol pill may hurt sleep  -  Nov 7, 2007
Readington-based Merck & Co.'s Zocor cholesterol pill may cause insomnia and disruption of sleep patterns, a study comparing the drug with a rival treatment Asbury Park Press,

The Ongoing Regulation of Generic Drugs  -  Nov 14, 2007
Examples have included authorized-generic Allegra (fexofenadine), Zithromax (azithromycin), and Pravachol (pravastatin), each of which claimed 30 to 50% of New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),

Teva revenues up again as sales of MS drug Copaxone soar  -  Oct 30, 2007
...versions of Merck & Co's Zocor (simvastatin) and Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Pravachol (pravastatin), plus Pfizer’s antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline). Pharma Times (subscription),

Return to form for Plavix propels profits at Bristol-Myers Squibb  -  Oct 26, 2007
On the negative side, generic competition battered sales of cholesterol-lowerer Pravachol (pravastatin), which fell 55% to $86 million, while anticancer Pharma Times (subscription),

Ranbaxy profits up 48%, research spin-off expected soon  -  Oct 22, 2007
...approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to market its generic form of Bristol-Myers Squibb’s cholesterol-lowerer Pravachol (pravastatin), Pharma Times (subscription),

10-year follow-up shows preventive benefits in Pravachol trial  -  Oct 11, 2007
...against coronary heart disease have been bolstered by long-term data from a landmark clinical trial with Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Pravachol (pravastatin). Pharma Times (subscription),

Statins offer heart benefits years later  -  Oct 11, 2007
The heart benefits of taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs last for years, even after the drugs are stopped, finds research in New England Journal of CTV.ca,

Many Adults With High Cholesterol Fail To Take Necessary Steps To ...  -  Sep 4, 2007
It has been studied with four commonly prescribed statins - Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium), Zocor (simvastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin sodium) and Mevacor eMaxHealth.com,

BMS raises earnings guidance but cuts jobs  -  Jul 27, 2007
Pharma Times (subscription),...as generic competition to Pravachol (pravastatin) and Taxol (taxotere) started to bite. The clotbuster Plavix stole the crown during the quarter,

Teva turnover leaps as Copaxone sales continue to climb  -  Aug 2, 2007
Pharma Times (subscription),...“substantial launches�?, with exclusivity, of copycat versions of Merck & Co’s Zocor (simvastatin) and Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Pravachol (pravastatin).

• Pill splitting tested on cholesterol medications  -  Jun 19, 2007
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Colesevelam HCl Lowers A1C, LDL Cholesterol In Patients With ...  -  Jun 25, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,It has been studied with four commonly prescribed statins - Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium), Zocor (simvastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin sodium) and Mevacor

FDA grants B-MS a priority review for paediatric Abilify  -  Jun 6, 2007
Pharma Times (subscription),...since the blip in revenues suffered by the clotbuster Plavix (clopidogrel) and generic competition cholesterol-lowerer Pravachol (pravastatin).

Ranbaxy: FDA OKs generic Pravachol  -  Apr 25, 2007
BusinessWeekIndian generic drug developer Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. said Wednesday its Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals unit received Food and Drug Administration approval to

Bristol-Myers Squibb relieved to see Plavix back on track  -  Apr 27, 2007
Pharma Times (subscription),However, generic competition battered sales of cholesterol-lowerer Pravachol (pravastatin), which lost US and some European patent protection last year and

Ranbaxy: FDA OKs Generic Pravachol  -  Apr 25, 2007
Houston Chronicle,© 2007 AP. NEW YORK — Indian generic drug developer Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. said Wednesday its Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals unit received Food and Drug

Telomere Length Linked to Risk of Coronary Heart Disease  -  Jan 16, 2007
MedPage Today,In a further nested placebo-controlled comparison of patients treated with Pravachol (pravastatin), the researchers reported that among the placebo-treated

Barr Can Sell Generic Pravachol  -  Nov 28, 2006
TheStreet.comBy Althea Chang. The Food and Drug Administration approved the generic, known as pravastatin, at three dosage levels, 10, 20 and 40 milligrams.

Barr Pharma Pravachol Clearance  -  Nov 28, 2006
TheStreet.comBy TSC and IRIS Staff. Generic drug maker Barr Pharmaceuticals (BRL - commentary - Cramer's Take), said Tuesday that its subsidiary Pliva has received final

B-MS boosted by Abilify bipolar study  -  Dec 8, 2006
Pharma Times (subscription),...impact generic competition to the antithrombotic Plavix (clopidogrel) and the cholesterol-lowerer Pravachol (pravastatin) are having on B-MS' earnings.

Stock futures flat before data, Bernanke  -  Nov 28, 2006
ReutersBy Emily Chasan. NEW YORK (Reuters) - US stock futures were little changed on Tuesday before data on manufacturing and housing and a speech by Federal

Suboptimal Statin Use Seen Common and Harmful  -  Dec 7, 2006
MedPage Today,Patients started treatment most frequently with Zocor (simvastatin, 47%), Pravachol (pravastatin, 23%), or Lipitor (atorvastatin, 22%), though Lescol

DSM accelerates anti-infective activity  Oct 19, 2006
...quarter of 2007, will be mainly based on fermentation development competencies and will focus on big-name drugs such as Pravachol (pravastatin) and Prograf ... -OutSourcing-Pharma.com, Sanofi slashes 2006 earnings forecast  Sep 1, 2006
...several years, beginning 2007," with new product revenues outweighing dramatic losses for several drugs, including its once top-seller Pravachol (pravastatin). -Pharma Times (subscription)

IAC: Clinicians Urged to Consider HIV's Long-Term Complications  Aug 22, 2006
Dr. Daar also noted that some antiretrovirals interact with statins, noting that Pravachol (pravastatin) and Lescol (fluvastatin) are the least likely to have ... -MedPage Today

Diet, exercise best bet in avoiding heart disease  Jul 29, 2006
However, fibrates can be contraindicated with some statin medicines, another group that lowers cholesterol. Your Pravachol (pravastatin) is a statin medicine. ... -Pioneer Press

Diverse challenges await generics industry  Aug 7, 2006
...year for patent expiries, with the key blockbusters Merck & Co's Zocor (simvastatin) and Bristol-Myers Squibb's Pravachol (pravastatin) already having lost ... -PipelineReview.com

B-MS under pressure as generic Plavix fears grow  Aug 7, 2006
...of one tumultuous period in its history with patent losses for a number of top drugs, including its once top-seller Pravachol (pravastatin), pegging back sales ... -Pharma Times (subscription)

Plavix future unsteady as generics deal knocked  Jul 31, 2006
...several years, beginning 2007," with new product revenues outweighing dramatic losses for several drugs, including its once top-seller Pravachol (pravastatin). -Pharma Times (subscription)

B-MS stumbles on Plavix probe, 2Q results  Jul 28, 2006
...paclitaxel), which plunged 20% to $149 million on increased generic competition in European markets, while the statin Pravachol (pravastatin) also suffered at ... -Pharma Times (subscription)

Generic pie to grow bigger but also carved up into smaller pieces  Jul 10, 2006
...significant year for patent expiries, with the key blockbusters Merck's Zocor (simvastatin) and Bristol-Myers Squibb's Pravachol (pravastatin) already having ... -In-PharmaTechnologist.com

Diverse challenges await generics industry  Jul 7, 2006
...year for patent expiries, with the key blockbusters Merck & Co's Zocor (simvastatin) and Bristol-Myers Squibb's Pravachol (pravastatin) already having lost ... -Pharmaceutical Business Review

1st Clinical Trial To Show Colesevelam HCl Plus Stable Oral ...  Jun 26, 2006
It has been studied with four commonly prescribed statins - Lipitor® (atorvastatin calcium), Zocor® (simvastatin), Pravachol® (pravastatin sodium) and ... -Medical News Today

Bentley announces score of Spanish generics approvals Feb 28, 2006
Finally, Bentley received approvals for a generic version of heart drug Pravachol (pravastatin) in 10mg, 20mg, 40mg and 80mg dosage levels, for which ... - Pharmaceutical Business Review

Statins To Reduce Cholesterol Levels  Feb 24, 2006
...currently approved for use in the US: Lipitor® (atorvastatin), Lescol® (fluvastatin), Mevacor® (lovastatin), Pravachol® (pravastatin), Zocor® (simvastatin ... - WSOCtv.com,

UPDATE 1-Watson profit falls on charge and sales decline Feb 16, 2006
...more new products in 2006, including a generic form of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s (BMY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Pravachol (pravastatin) cholesterol fighter ... - Reuters

Toprol XL uncertainty weighs heavy on AstraZeneca  Feb 3, 2006
...be able to maintain this growth rate once generic versions of Merck & Co's Zocor (simvastatin) and Bristol-Myers Squibb's Pravachol (pravastatin) reach the US ... - Pharma Times (subscription),

Pfizer's updated 2006 forecast disappoints Feb 13, 2006
...in the form of Merck & Co's rival Zocor (simvastatin), which is much cheaper than Lipitor, as well as Bristol-Myers Squibb's offering, Pravachol (pravastatin). ... - Pharma Times (subscription),

Toprol XL uncertainty weighs heavy on AstraZeneca  Feb 3, 2006
...be able to maintain this growth rate once generic versions of Merck & Co's Zocor (simvastatin) and Bristol-Myers Squibb's Pravachol (pravastatin) reach the US ... - Pharma Times (subscription)

B-MS sales dip in Q4 on Pravachol competition  Jan 26, 2006
...effects of generic competition, said B-MS. Overall, Pravachol (pravastatin) sales fell 18% to $584 million. Ex-US drug sales fell 6 ... - Pharma Times (subscription)

Statins' anti-cancer benefit discounted  Jan 15, 2006
The class of drugs includes such well-known drugs as Lipitor (atorvastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), Lescol (fluvastatin) and Mevacor ... - Sun-Sentinel.com

KAI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sankyo Company, Limited Enter Global ...  Jan 9, 2006
...to the treatment of cardiovascular disease, with products such as Benicar® and Olmetec® (olmesartan medoxomil) and Pravachol® (pravastatin), as well as ... - Yahoo! News

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