what kind of medicine is pravatattn sodium
Pravastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or  statins .. Pravastatin reduces levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).Pravastatin is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood.ravastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors. Pravastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 8 years old.