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Fluvastatin - oral

(flew-vuh-stat-in)

common brand names: Lescol

Simular Drugs : Lescol, Lescol Xl

Related Drugs : Lescol, Lescol, Lescol Xl

Lescol Usage: Fluvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as 'statin'. Its used along with a proper diet to help lower cholesterol & fats (triglycerides) at blood. in general, this drug is prescribed after non-drug treatment options have not been fully successful at lowering cholesterol (e.g., diet change, increase in exercise, weight loss if overweight). Reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks.

How to use Lescol: Take this drug by mouth usually one time daily with or without food, or as directed by your healthcare professional. this drug is best taken in evening. some patients may require twice day dosing. Dosage is based on your medical condition, response to therapy, & use of certain interacting medicines. many of the meds listed at drug Interactions section may increase chances of muscle injury when used with fluvastatin. Consult your physician or pharmacist for more details. If you also take certain other drugs to lower your cholesterol (bile acid-binding resins such as cholestyramine or colestipol), take you're fluvastatin at least two hours after these medications. Use this tablet regularly at order to get the the majority of the benefit from this. Remember to use this at same clock each day. this may take up to 4 weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes effect. it is important to continue taking this drug even if you feel well. most people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel sick.

Lescol side effects: Stomach upset may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your physician promptly. this pill may infrequently cause muscle damage (which can rarely lead to a very serious, possibly fatal, condition called rhabdomyolysis). Stop taking it med & tell your doctor immediately if you develop: muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness). Tell youre pharmacist immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, severe fatigue, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea, change in the amount of urine. serious allergic reaction to this pill is unlikely, but seek immediate healthcare professional attention if this occurs. Symptoms of serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or physician.

Lescol Precautions: this medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using it medicine, consult your physician or healthcare professional if you have: active liver disease. Before using it drug, tell your physician or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart disease, history about liver disease, kidney disease, underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), diabetes (poorly controlled), alcohol use, any allergies (especially to other 'statins'). rare development about severe muscle damage (see Side Effects) can infrequently lead to serious kidney problems. it drug is usually temporarily stopped if you have any condition which can increase some your risk about developing kidney problems. Before stopping your drug, notify your doctor immediately if you have any of the following conditions: major surgery, trauma, serious illness (e.g., sepsis, severe metabolic/endocrine/electrolyte disorders), very low blood pressure, uncontrolled seizures. Limit alcoholic beverages. daily use of alcohol may increase your chance for serious side effects. Caution is advised when using this drug at elderly because they may be more sensitive to side effects of drug, especially muscle damage. it medication must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform some your pharmacist immediately. It's recommended that women about child-bearing age use effective birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication since fluvastatin can cause fetal harm. this drug passes into breast milk & may have undesirable effects on nursing infant. Breast-feeding isnot recommended while using this drug. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Lescol medication interactions: see also the How To Use section. Use caution if the following pills are combined with fluvastatin because serious side effects such as muscle injury (myopathy) infrequently could occur: fibrates (e.g., gemfibrozil, fenofibrate), high-dose niacin (1 gram or more per day). Before using this medication, tell your pharmacist or doctor of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: certain anti-diabetic medicine (sulfonylureas such as glyburide), anti-ulcer meds (e.g., cimetidine, ranitidine, omeprazole), 'blood thinners' (e.g., warfarin), cholestyramine, colestipol, cyclosporine, phenytoin, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin). don't start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Lescol Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Lescol special notes: do not share this drug with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood cholesterol levels, liver function tests) should be performed periodically to monitor you're progress or check since side effects. Consult your pharmacist for more details. for best results, this drug should be used along with exercise, low-cholesterol/low-fat diet, & weight loss program if you overweight. Also to help reduce your risk of heart attacks & strokes, cash your blood pressure regularly, seek medical treatment if your blood pressure is high, & stop smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

If you missed Lescol dose: If you miss dose, use this as soon as you remember. If It's near the time of next dose, skip the missed dose and resume you're usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.

Lescol Storage: Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light & moisture. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) is permitted. do not store in bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children & pets.

Active Ingredients : Fluvastatin