BRAND NAME : Pravachol
CHEMICAL CONTENTS : Pravastatin
Brand Name
Mevalotin, Pravachol
Mevalotin, Pravachol Uses:
Mevalotin, Pravachol is a cholesterol-lowering drug. Your doctor may prescribe it along with a cholesterol-lowering diet if your blood cholesterol level is dangerously high and you have not been able to lower it by diet alone.
High cholesterol can lead to heart problems. By lowering your cholesterol, Mevalotin, Pravachol improves your chances of avoiding a heart attack, heart surgery, and death from heart disease. In people who already have hardening of the arteries, it slows progression of the disease and cuts the risk of acute attacks.
The drug works by helping to clear harmful low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol out of the blood and by limiting the body's ability to form new LDL cholesterol. For people at high risk of heart disease, current guidelines call for considering drug therapy when LDL levels reach 130. For people at lower risk, the cut-off is 160. For those at little or no risk, it's 190.
Mevalotin, Pravachol Dosage:
Adults :
the usual starting dose is 40 mg once a day. If this doesn't reduce LDL levels sufficiently, your doctor may increase the dose to 80 mg once daily. For people with kidney or liver problems and those taking a medication that suppresses the immune system, the starting dose is 10 mg. People on immunosuppressive drugs generally take no more than 20 mg of Mevalotin, Pravachol daily.
Mevalotin, Pravachol Contraindications :
Do not take Mevalotin, Pravachol if you are sensitive or have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
Do not take Mevalotin, Pravachol if you have liver disease.
Mevalotin, Pravachol Side Effects:
Side effects Mevalotin, Pravachol may include : Abdominal pain, chest pain, constipation, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, gas, headache, heartburn, inflammation of nasal passages, muscle aching or weakness, nausea, rash, stomach or intestinal discomfort, urinary problems, vomiting
Mevalotin, Pravachol Overdose:
Although no specific information is available, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of Mevalotin, Pravachol, seek medical attention immediately.
Mevalotin, Pravachol Missed dose:
Take the forgotten dose Mevalotin, Pravachol as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose.
Mevalotin, Pravachol Storage:
Store Mevalotin, Pravachol at room temperature, in a tightly closed container, away from moisture and light.
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