FDA label
What is pravastatin used for?
The FDA-approved uses of pravastatin, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Pravastatin sodium tablets are indicated: To reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, myocardial revascularization procedures, and cardiovascular mortality in adults with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) without clinically evident coronary heart disease (CHD); To reduce the risk of coronary death, myocardial infarction, myocardial revascularization procedures, stroke or tra...”
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Pravastatin Sodium, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Aurobindo Pharma Limited (ANDA203367). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Pravastatin sodium tablets are indicated:
- To reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, myocardial revascularization procedures, and cardiovascular mortality in adults with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) without clinically evident coronary heart disease (CHD).
- To reduce the risk of coronary death, myocardial infarction, myocardial revascularization procedures, stroke or transient ischemic attack, and slow the progression of coronary atherosclerosis in adults with clinically evident CHD.
- As an adjunct to diet to reduce LDL-C in adults with primary hyperlipidemia.
- As an adjunct to diet to reduce LDL-C in pediatric patients ages 8 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
- As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of adults with:
- Primary dysbetalipoproteinemia.
- Hypertriglyceridemia.
Source: DailyMed label, set id b06ed801-ddee-4f56-924a-59fcb451eae6, version 8, effective July 29, 2026. NDC 65862-632, one of 180 listings for this product.
Questions
What is pravastatin used for?
The FDA label says: “Pravastatin sodium tablets are indicated: To reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, myocardial revascularization procedures, and cardiovascular mortality in adults with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) without clinically evident coronary heart disease (CHD); To reduce the risk of coronary death, myocardial infarction, myocardial revascularization procedures, stroke or tra...”
What drug class is pravastatin?
FDA lists pravastatin in the HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.