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Lescol XL 80

Name: Lescol XL 80mg Capsule
Brand: Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd.
SKU: 10338
Price: 54.95 BDT
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Capsule - (80mg)

Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd.

Generic: Fluvastatin

Safety Advices

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CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lescol XL 80. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE

Lescol XL 80 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.

UNSAFE

Lescol XL 80 is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

SAFE

Lescol XL 80 does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION

Lescol XL 80 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lescol XL 80 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Lescol XL 80 in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

CAUTION

Lescol XL 80 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lescol XL 80 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Fluvastatin is not recommended in patients with active liver disease and severe liver disease.

Medicine Overview of Lescol XL 80mg Capsule

Introduction

Lescol XL 80 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 substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke. Lescol XL 80 is regarded as safe for long-term use when taken as per the doctor's advice. It can be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most...

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Uses of Lescol XL 80

High cholesterol
Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Side effects of Lescol XL 80

Common

Abdominal pain
Headache
Muscle pain
Weakness

How to use Lescol XL 80

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Lescol XL 80 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lescol XL 80 works

Lescol XL 80 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 Lescol XL 80?

If you miss a dose of Lescol XL 80, 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.

Quick Tips

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 problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.

Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Lescol XL 80mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.

Do not take Lescol XL 80mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Brief Description

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.

Mode of Action

Fluvastatin acts by competitively inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme for cholesterol synthesis. It reduces total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL and VLDL concentrations in plasma. It also increases HDL concentrations.

Precaution

History of liver disease; high alcohol intake. Manage hypothyroidism adequately before starting treatment. Report unexplained muscle pain. Monitor LFTs. Discontinue in case of marked or persistent increase in serum aminotransferase or creatine phosphokinase. Severe renal impairment. Lactation: enters breast milk; contraindicated

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%),UTI (2%),Transaminases increased (1.1%) <1% Rash,Back pain,Arthralgia,Myopathy,Rhabdomyolysis,Rupture of tendon,CPK increased,Pharyngitis,Rhinitis,Cough,Constipation,Pancreatitis,Dizziness

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, colchicine, bezafibrate, ciprofibrate or niacin (nicotinic acid), ciclosporin and fluconazole. Reduced bioavailability w/ concomitant rifampicin.

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Lescol XL 80

Capsule - (80mg)

Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd.

Generic: Fluvastatin

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Disclaimer

The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.