aspirin/pravastatin (Pravigard PAC)

Introduction

Tradename: Parvigard PAC

Indications

• FDA approved for prophylaxis of myocardial infarction & stroke in patients with cardiovascular disease

Dosage

Tablets:

• 20, 40 & 80 mg of pravastatin, each tablet with either 81 mg or 325 mg of aspirin

Initially will contain separate tablets of pravastatin & aspirin, but eventually will be available in single tablet

More general terms

• pharmacologic combination

Components

• pravastatin (Pravachol)
• aspirin (Ecotrin, Empirin, Bayer aspirin, Vazalore, ASA)