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Fluvastatin Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Fluvastatin-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Fluvastatin brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Fluvastatin Pronunciation : floo' va sta tin ICD Code : Y52.6 Therapeutic Classification : AntilipemicsBrand Names or Trade Names of Fluvastatin
International :
Lescol, Lescol XL
Why is Fluvastatin Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin", prescribed for high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients, and decreases the blockages in blood vessels. It also increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL, "good") cholesterol levels.When should Fluvastatin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with abnormal liver functions, during pregnancy and breastfeeding; hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Fluvastatin?
Adults- PO- The recommended dose is 20 to 80 mg daily.How should Fluvastatin be taken?
This medication is available in the form of capsule and an extended-release (long-acting) tablet to take by mouth, with or without food, once or twice a day.What are the warnings and precautions for Fluvastatin?
•Caution should be exercised patients with history of kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid, children younger than 9 years.4 hours time interval needed in between cholestyramine (Questran) and fluvastatin administration.
Avoid alcohol consumption.
Do not change the dose.
• Do not breastfeed while you are taking this medication.
♦ Monitor liver function level regularly while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Fluvastatin?
Heart- Tightness in the chest, chest pain and difficulty in breathing.Gastrointestinal- Nausea, sore throat, pale stools and heartburn.
Central Nervous System- Headache and mental or mood changes.
♦ Musculoskeletal- Joint pain, muscle pain, tenderness or weakness and immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM).
Skin- Rash, hives, itching, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin, numbness or tingling of the skin, arm, or leg.
Respiratory- Sinus pain and cough.
Genitourinary- Change in the amount of urine produced, dark urine, painful or frequent urination.
♦ Metabolic- Changes in liver enzymes level.
Miscellaneous- Fever, chills and flu-like symptoms.
