Pack size: 1 Capsule  |  Price is for the whole Capsule

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Generic: Fluvastatin

Form: Capsule 20mg

Indication

Hyperlipidaemias, Hypercholesterolemia

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Hypercholesterolemia & Mixed Dyslipidemia Adult: Initially, 20-40 mg once daily in the evening, may increase at intervals of 4 wk to max 80 mg/day in 12hrly divided dose. Hepatic Impairment Contraindicated in active liver disease or unexplained transaminase elevations

Child Dose

Oral Hyperlipidaemias Child: Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia: 10-16 yr 20 mg once daily. If necessary, may increase dose at 6-wkly intervals to 40 mg bid or 80 mg once daily as modified-release.

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment CrCl <30 mL/min: Adjust dose amount; not to exceed 40 mg/day

Contraindication

Acute liver disease; unexplained persistently raised serum aminotransferase concentrations; porphyria; pregnancy; lactation.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['High cholesterol', 'Prevention of heart attack and stroke']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Abdominal pain', 'Headache', 'Muscle pain', 'Weakness']}

How to use __NAME__

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL).

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of __NAME__ in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Fluvastatin is not recommended in patients with active liver disease and severe liver disease.