Lescol Xl 80 Mg, Fluvastatin Sodium, Antihyperlipidemic - 28 Tablets

Product Name

• Lescol Xl 80 Mg, Reduce Blood Cholesterol Level & Prevent Hyperlipidemia Complications - 28 Tablets

 

Scientific Name

• Fluvastatin 80 Mg Tablets

 

Category Of Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• Anti-Hypercholesterolemia Drugs

 

Mechanism Of Action Of Fluvastatin

• Fluvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that belongs to the statin class of drugs. Statins lower cholesterol levels in the blood by blocking 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A(HMG-CoA) reductase, an enzyme that's needed for the liver to produce cholesterol.
• Decreased hepatic cholesterol concentrations stimulate the upregulation of hepatic low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, which increases hepatic uptake of LDL & decreases LDL level in the blood.

 

Therapeutic Indications Of Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• It is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes on their own have failed.
• Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance in the body necessary for normal growth. However, if there is too much cholesterol in your blood, it can build up on blood vessel walls, increasing the risk of blood clots and cardiovascular events. This is one of the most common causes of heart disease.
• You should maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment.

 

Method Of Administration Of Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• Take as indicated by your doctor.
• Take with or without food.
• Your doctor should start you on a low-fat diet before taking Fluvastatin.
• The immediate release tablets should be taken in the morning. The extended release tablet can be taken any time of the day.
• Do not take two immediate release tablets to replace one extended release tablet. They are not interchangeable.
• The usual recommended dose is one tablet once daily.
• The usual dosing range is 20 – 80 mg per day.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

 

Undesirable Side Effects Of Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Muscle weakness, tenderness, pain, rupture. On rare occasions, these muscle problems can be serious, including muscle breakdown resulting in kidney damage; and very rare deaths have occurred. Ron-Co Q10 Capsules may help to reduce muscle pain
2. Headache
3. Stomach upset
4. Nausea
5. Diarrhea
6. Difficulty in sleeping

 

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

 

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Cholesterol Level In The Blood

• Reduce saturated fats. Saturated fats, found primarily in red meat and full-fat dairy products, raise your total cholesterol.
• Eliminate trans fats. Trans fats, sometimes listed on food labels as "partially hydrogenated vegetable oil," are often used in margarine and store-bought cookies, crackers, and cakes. Trans fats raise overall cholesterol levels.
• Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids or use an omega-3 supplement like Omegat Omega 3 Capsules or Paradox Omega 3 Capsules
• Increase soluble fiber. Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream. Soluble fiber is found in such foods as oatmeal, kidney beans, Brussels sprouts, apples, and pears.
• Exercise on most days of the week and increase your physical activity, work up to at least 30 minutes of exercise five times a week
• Quitting smoking improves your HDL cholesterol level.
• Losing weight will help you to reduce your triglyceride levels. A 5–10 percent weight loss can decrease triglyceride levels by 20 percent. Rondiet Capsules & Ronfit Capsules will help you to decrease your body weight
• Sometimes healthy lifestyle changes aren't enough to lower cholesterol levels. If your doctor recommends medication to help lower your cholesterol, take it as prescribed while continuing your lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes can help you keep your medication dose low.

 

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• Do not use it:

1. if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of this medicine
2. if you currently have liver problems
3. if you are pregnant or breast-feeding

• Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

1. If you have muscle aches or weakness.
2. If you have kidney problems.
3. If you have problems with your thyroid gland.
4. If you have diabetes.
5. If you have a heart disease.

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

 

Storage Conditions Of Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

 

Normal Ranges

• According to MedlinePlus
• Anyone age 19 or younger:

1. Total Cholesterol: Less than 170 mg/dL
2. Non-HDL: Less than 120 mg/dL
3. LDL: Less than 100 mg/dL
4. HDL: More than 45 mg/dL

• Men age 20 or older:

1. Total Cholesterol: 125 to 200 mg/dL
2. Non-HDL: Less than 130 mg/dL
3. LDL: Less than 100 mg/dL
4. HDL: 40 mg/dL or higher

• Women age 20 or older:

1. Total Cholesterol: 125 to 200 mg/dL
2. Non-HDL: Less than 130 mg/dL
3. LDL: Less than 100 mg/dL
4. HDL: 50 mg/dL or higher

• The exact values may be changed based on the used guideline

 

For More Information About Fluvastatin

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Fluvastatin
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Fluvastatin
• Visit Drugbank.com at Information About Fluvastatin

Product Name

• Lescol Xl 80 Mg, Reduce Blood Cholesterol Level & Prevent Hyperlipidemia Complications - 28 Tablets

 

Scientific Name

• Fluvastatin 80 Mg Tablets

 

Category Of Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• Anti-Hypercholesterolemia Drugs

 

Mechanism Of Action Of Fluvastatin

• Fluvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that belongs to the statin class of drugs. Statins lower cholesterol levels in the blood by blocking 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A(HMG-CoA) reductase, an enzyme that's needed for the liver to produce cholesterol.
• Decreased hepatic cholesterol concentrations stimulate the upregulation of hepatic low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, which increases hepatic uptake of LDL & decreases LDL level in the blood.

 

Therapeutic Indications Of Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• It is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes on their own have failed.
• Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance in the body necessary for normal growth. However, if there is too much cholesterol in your blood, it can build up on blood vessel walls, increasing the risk of blood clots and cardiovascular events. This is one of the most common causes of heart disease.
• You should maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment.

 

Method Of Administration Of Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• Take as indicated by your doctor.
• Take with or without food.
• Your doctor should start you on a low-fat diet before taking Fluvastatin.
• The immediate release tablets should be taken in the morning. The extended release tablet can be taken any time of the day.
• Do not take two immediate release tablets to replace one extended release tablet. They are not interchangeable.
• The usual recommended dose is one tablet once daily.
• The usual dosing range is 20 – 80 mg per day.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

 

Undesirable Side Effects Of Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Muscle weakness, tenderness, pain, rupture. On rare occasions, these muscle problems can be serious, including muscle breakdown resulting in kidney damage; and very rare deaths have occurred. Ron-Co Q10 Capsules may help to reduce muscle pain
2. Headache
3. Stomach upset
4. Nausea
5. Diarrhea
6. Difficulty in sleeping

 

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

 

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Cholesterol Level In The Blood

• Reduce saturated fats. Saturated fats, found primarily in red meat and full-fat dairy products, raise your total cholesterol.
• Eliminate trans fats. Trans fats, sometimes listed on food labels as "partially hydrogenated vegetable oil," are often used in margarine and store-bought cookies, crackers, and cakes. Trans fats raise overall cholesterol levels.
• Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids or use an omega-3 supplement like Omegat Omega 3 Capsules or Paradox Omega 3 Capsules
• Increase soluble fiber. Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream. Soluble fiber is found in such foods as oatmeal, kidney beans, Brussels sprouts, apples, and pears.
• Exercise on most days of the week and increase your physical activity, work up to at least 30 minutes of exercise five times a week
• Quitting smoking improves your HDL cholesterol level.
• Losing weight will help you to reduce your triglyceride levels. A 5–10 percent weight loss can decrease triglyceride levels by 20 percent. Rondiet Capsules & Ronfit Capsules will help you to decrease your body weight
• Sometimes healthy lifestyle changes aren't enough to lower cholesterol levels. If your doctor recommends medication to help lower your cholesterol, take it as prescribed while continuing your lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes can help you keep your medication dose low.

 

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• Do not use it:

1. if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of this medicine
2. if you currently have liver problems
3. if you are pregnant or breast-feeding

• Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

1. If you have muscle aches or weakness.
2. If you have kidney problems.
3. If you have problems with your thyroid gland.
4. If you have diabetes.
5. If you have a heart disease.

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

 

Storage Conditions Of Lescol Xl 80 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

 

Normal Ranges

• According to MedlinePlus
• Anyone age 19 or younger:

1. Total Cholesterol: Less than 170 mg/dL
2. Non-HDL: Less than 120 mg/dL
3. LDL: Less than 100 mg/dL
4. HDL: More than 45 mg/dL

• Men age 20 or older:

1. Total Cholesterol: 125 to 200 mg/dL
2. Non-HDL: Less than 130 mg/dL
3. LDL: Less than 100 mg/dL
4. HDL: 40 mg/dL or higher

• Women age 20 or older:

1. Total Cholesterol: 125 to 200 mg/dL
2. Non-HDL: Less than 130 mg/dL
3. LDL: Less than 100 mg/dL
4. HDL: 50 mg/dL or higher

• The exact values may be changed based on the used guideline

 

For More Information About Fluvastatin

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Fluvastatin
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Fluvastatin
• Visit Drugbank.com at Information About Fluvastatin