Fluvas20mg
Capsule
Silva Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Fluvas. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | UNSAFE Fluvas is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effec... View More |
| Breastfeeding | UNSAFE Fluvas is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Driving | SAFE Fluvas does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Fluvas should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fluvas may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Fluvas should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluvas may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Fluvas belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty s... View More
Uses of Fluvas
- High cholesterol
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Side effects of Fluvas
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Weakness
How to use Fluvas
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Fluvas may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at ... View More
How Fluvas works
Fluvas 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 ... View More
What if you forget to take Fluvas?
If you miss a dose of Fluvas, 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 re... View More
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver proble... View More
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your... View More
- Do not take Lescol XL 80mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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/da... View More
Child Dose
Oral Hyperlipidaemias Child: Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia: 10-16 yr 20 mg once daily. If necessary, may increase dose at 6-wkly interva... View More
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.
Mode of Action
Fluvastatin acts by competitively inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme for cholesterol synthesis. It reduces total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL a... View More
Precaution
History of liver disease; high alcohol intake. Manage hypothyroidism adequately before starting treatment. Report unexplained muscle pain. Monitor LFTs.... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Headache (9%),Dyspepsia (8%),Abdominal pain (5%),Diarrhea (5%),Myalgia (5%),Fatigue (3%),Insomnia (3%),Nausea (3%),Sinusitis (3%),Bronchitis (2%)... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: X Lactation: enters breast milk; contraindicated
Interaction
Bleeding and increased prothrombin time w/ coumarin anticoagulants. May increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis w/ HIV protease inhibitors, col... View More
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