Fluvastatin

Therapeutic Group

Lipid Modifying Agents

Indication Dosage

Adjunct To Diet In Primary Hypercholesterolaemia Or combined (mixed) Hyperlipidaemia (types Iia And Iib): 

  • Adult: Initially 20-40 Mg Daily, Dose To Be Taken In The evening, Increased If Necessary Up To 80 Mg Daily In 2 Divided Doses, Dose To Be Adjusted At Intervals Of At least 4 Weeks 
  • Children 9-18 Yrs: Initially 20 Mg Daily In The Evening, Adjusted In Steps Of 20 Mg Daily At Intervals Of At Least 6 Wk, Max 80 Mg/day (40 Mg Twice Daily). 

Prevention Of Coronary Events After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: 

  • Adult: 80 Mg Daily

Content

  • Cap 20mg /40mg: Fluvastatin (as Sodium Salt) 20mg /40mg.
  • Tab 80mg: Fluvastatin (as Sodium Salt) 80mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

  • Statin

Contra Indications

  • Severe Renal Impairment, Active Liver Disease, Hepatic Impairment, Undiagnosed Persistent Eleva-tions In Serum Transaminases, Women Of Child Bearing Potential Unless They Are Taking Adequate Contraceptive Precautions.

Precautions

  • Severe Renal Impairment, Active Liver Disease, Hepatic Impairment, Undiagnosed Persistent Eleva-tions In Serum Transaminases, Women Of Child Bearing Potential Unless They Are Taking Adequate Contraceptive Precautions.

Lactation

  • Not Recommended.

Side Effects

  • Gi Disturbances
  • Sinusitis
  • Hypoesthesia
  • Utis
  • Insomnia
  • Tooth Disorders.
  • Rare: Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Muscle Toxicity.

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