Lescol
Generic Name
Fluvastatin
Packs Price
- Cap 20 mg(014959): 28: 972.37: 1.143.97
- Cap 40 mg(014960): 28: 1903.13: 2242.50
- Tab XL 80 mg: 28: 1906.13: 2242.50
Company
Novartis
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:
Content
- Cap 20mg /40mg: Fluvastatin (as Sodium Salt) 20mg /40mg.
- Tab 80mg: Fluvastatin (as Sodium Salt) 80mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
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
Side Effects
- Gi Disturbances
- Sinusitis
- Hypoesthesia
- Utis
- Insomnia
- Tooth Disorders.
- Rare: Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Muscle Toxicity.