Hepatotoxicity
This medicine may affect the liver.
Leaflet LESCOL XL 80mg prolonged-release tablets
- Product code:
- W51412001
- Quantity:
- 28
- Indicated for:
- dyslipidemia
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- fluvastatin (statin lipid-lowering agent)
- ATC
- C10AA04 — Cardiovascular system | Lipid modifying agents | Lipid modifying agents, plain | Hmg coa reductase inhibitors
Precautions:
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Myopathy / rhabdomyolysis
Seek medical advice if unexplained muscle pain occurs.
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Fluvastatin is a medication used to lower blood cholesterol levels, helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack or stroke. It works by inhibiting an enzyme involved in cholesterol production in the liver, thus reducing total cholesterol and LDL ('bad cholesterol').
Fluvastatin is taken orally, usually once a day, preferably in the evening, with or without food, as directed by your doctor. It is important to accompany the treatment with a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and avoiding smoking to achieve the best results.
Common side effects include headache, muscle pain, fatigue, or digestive disturbances. Rarely, more serious reactions may occur, such as liver or muscle damage (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis). If you experience severe muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine, contact your doctor immediately.
Fluvastatin is effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular complications, but requires regular blood tests and strict adherence to medical recommendations to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
Fluvastatin is taken orally, usually once a day, preferably in the evening, with or without food, as directed by your doctor. It is important to accompany the treatment with a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and avoiding smoking to achieve the best results.
Common side effects include headache, muscle pain, fatigue, or digestive disturbances. Rarely, more serious reactions may occur, such as liver or muscle damage (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis). If you experience severe muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine, contact your doctor immediately.
Fluvastatin is effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular complications, but requires regular blood tests and strict adherence to medical recommendations to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
General data about LESCOL XL 80mg
- Substance:
- fluvastatin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-05-2024
- Product code:
- W51412001
- Concentration:
- 80mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- prolonged-release tablets
- Quantity:
- 28
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Pharmaceutical forms available for fluvastatin
Concentrations available for fluvastatin
- 20mg
- 40mg
- 80mg