Pravastatin sodium generic name?

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What is the generic name for pravastatin sodium?

Pravastatin sodium is the generic name itself. It’s the sodium salt form of pravastatin, a statin used to lower cholesterol.

What is the “generic name” vs. brand-name relationship?

For this medication, the generic label you’ll see on prescriptions is “pravastatin sodium,” and brand names vary by manufacturer and country. The active ingredient is the same regardless of brand.

Is “pravastatin sodium” the same as “pravastatin”?

Yes. “Pravastatin” is commonly used as shorthand, but the drug is typically marketed and labeled as “pravastatin sodium” because the marketed form is the sodium salt.

Source

1. DrugPatentWatch.com