Fluvastatin Sodium
Fluvastatin Sodium 20MG
What is Fluvastatin Sodium?
Fluvastatin Sodium is a lipid-lowering agent that belongs to the class of medications known as statins. It works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a crucial role in the production of cholesterol in the liver, thereby reducing levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Fluvastatin is used to manage hypercholesterolemia and to prevent cardiovascular disease.Side Effects
- Fever
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Change in how much or how often you urinate
Warnings
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, muscle pain or weakness, seizures, thyroid problems, or a history of liver disease. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol regularly.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe muscle problems (including myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy), especially when used with other medicinesRhabdomyolysis (severe muscle weakness) that could lead to kidney damageLiver problemsHigh blood sugar levels
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- Fever
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Change in how much or how often you urinate
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Unusual tiredness
- Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, muscle pain or weakness, seizures, thyroid problems, or a history of liver disease. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol regularly.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe muscle problems (including myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy), especially when used with other medicinesRhabdomyolysis (severe muscle weakness) that could lead to kidney damageLiver problemsHigh blood sugar levels
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you use this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine if you have major surgery, a major injury, or you develop other serious health problems.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Fluvastatin Sodium Coupons & Prices
Fluvastatin Sodium 20MG
What is Fluvastatin Sodium ?
Fluvastatin Sodium is a lipid-lowering agent that belongs to the class of medications known as statins. It works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a crucial role in the production of cholesterol in the liver, thereby reducing levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Fluvastatin is used to manage hypercholesterolemia and to prevent cardiovascular disease.
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