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Details for New Drug Application (NDA): 019643


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NDA 019643 describes MEVACOR, which is a drug marketed by Merck and is included in one NDA. Additional details are available on the MEVACOR profile page.

The generic ingredient in MEVACOR is lovastatin. There are thirty-three drug master file entries for this compound. Twenty-three suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the lovastatin profile page.
Summary for 019643
Tradename:MEVACOR
Applicant:Merck
Ingredient:lovastatin
Patents:0
Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) Categories for 019643

Profile for product number 002

Active Rx/OTC/Discontinued:DISCNDosage:TABLET;ORALStrength10MG **Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons**
Approval Date:Mar 28, 1991TE:RLD:Yes

Profile for product number 003

Active Rx/OTC/Discontinued:DISCNDosage:TABLET;ORALStrength20MG **Federal Register notice that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons**
Approval Date:Aug 31, 1987TE:RLD:Yes

Profile for product number 004

Active Rx/OTC/Discontinued:DISCNDosage:TABLET;ORALStrength40MG **Federal Register notice that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons**
Approval Date:Dec 14, 1988TE:RLD:Yes

Expired US Patents for NDA 019643

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date Patent No. Patent Expiration
Merck MEVACOR lovastatin TABLET;ORAL 019643-002 Mar 28, 1991 4,231,938*PED ⤷  Subscribe
Merck MEVACOR lovastatin TABLET;ORAL 019643-003 Aug 31, 1987 4,231,938*PED ⤷  Subscribe
Merck MEVACOR lovastatin TABLET;ORAL 019643-004 Dec 14, 1988 4,231,938*PED ⤷  Subscribe
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