Lescol 80 mg (Fluvastatin)
Lescol is formulated to reduce bad LDL cholesterol and increases good cholesterol in the blood as well as lower the chances of developing heart problems. It falls into the category of medications known as cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is used as an adjunct to diet and exercise to treat people with cholesterol levels. The medicine is also useful in treating people who have undergone angioplasty to help prevent complications after surgery including heart attacks and death.
Lescol general information
What is Lescol used for?
Lescol is a prescription medicine used to lower cholesterol level in the blood. It lowers the bad cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. The medicine raises the good cholesterol as well. It is mainly employed for individuals whose cholesterol does not come down with a low cholesterol diet or exercise alone. Your physician may also prescribe this medicine to treat patients with coronary artery disease.
How does Lescol work?
Lescol’s active ingredient Fluvastatin belongs to a class of drugs known as statins. The drugs of this category act by blocking an enzyme required to make cholesterol in the liver. The action results in decreased level of cholesterol. This reduction in the cholesterol level has been shown to reduce the risks of coronary artery disease such as heart attach.
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What does Lescol contain?
Lescol has the main ingredient Fluvastatin, a cholesterol lowering agent, which function by inhibiting coenzyme A or HMG-CoA reductase.
What are the side effects of Lescol?
People taking Fluvastatin may experience the following side effects:
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Low blood pressure
- Hives
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Increase in the blood urea
- Shortness of breath
- Jaundice
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Irregular heart beat
- Severe leg or foot pain
- Brain stroke
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness
- Stomach pain
- Lightheadedness
- Sudden headache
- Reduced number of blood cells
- Pain in the joints and back
- Reduced number of platelets
- Inflammation of the liver
- Little or no urination
What medications interact with Lescol?
- Rifampicin
- Ibuprofen
- Sucralfate
- Celecoxib
- Captopril
- Barbiturates
- Diclofenac
- Cholestyramine
- Warfarin
- Vitamin K
- Oral contraceptives
- Furosemide
- Celecoxib
- Sucralfate
When should Lescol not be used?
- Lescol is not suitable for pregnant ladies.
- It should not be administered to nursing mothers as it can pass into the breast milk and cause fetal harm.
- Its use is contraindicated in patients with hepatic impairment.
- Do not take it if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the medicine.
Use it with caution in the following conditions:
- Diabetes mellitus
- Kidney problems
- Muscle weakness
- Thyroid problems
How should Lescol be taken?
- Lescol is supplied in the form of tablets for oral administration. Your physician will prescribe the dose that is right for you. Take it exactly as instructed. Never changes your dosing schedule or stop taking the medicine in between the course without consulting the physician. Your physician may perform blood tests to check your cholesterol level periodically during the treatment and may change your dose according to the blood test results.
- You can take this medicine at any time of the day. Try to take it at the same time each day. The tablets can be taken before or after consuming food. The tablet must be swallowed with a glass of water. Avoid crushing or chewing it.
- Your physician will recommend you to have low-fat diet before giving you Lescol. Stick to low cholesterol diet while taking Fluvastatin.
How long should you use Lescol?
Do not take Lescol for longer than recommended period without consulting your physician.
Missed dose of Lescol
If you have forgotten to take Lescol 40 mg and it is almost time for next dose, skip the forgotten tablet and continue the regular dosing schedule.
How should Lescol be stored?
- Store the tablets at controlled room temperature
- Keep it out of the reach and sight of children
- Do not refrigerate it
