Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Fluvas. Please consult your doctor.
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 effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Fluvas is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
SAFE
Fluvas does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Fluvas should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fluvas may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Fluvas in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
CAUTION
Fluvas should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluvas 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 Fluvas 20mg Capsule
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 substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart atta...
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Uses of Fluvas
High cholesterol
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Side effects of Fluvas
Common
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 a fixed time.
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 thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HD...
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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 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 ...
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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/...
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Child Dose
Oral
Hyperlipidaemias
Child: Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia: 10-16 yr 20 mg once daily. If necessary, may increase dose at 6-wkly inter...
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Renal Dose
Renal Impairment
CrCl <30 mL/min: Adjust dose amount; not to exceed 40 mg/day
Fluvastatin acts by competitively inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme for cholesterol synthesis. It reduces total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL...
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Precaution
History of liver disease; high alcohol intake. Manage hypothyroidism adequately before starting treatment. Report unexplained muscle pain. Monitor LFT...
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, c...
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