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Sandoz Fluvastatin

(fluvastatin)

Fluvastatin belongs to the family of medications known as cholesterol-lowering drugs. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to treat adults with High Cholesterol levels and children aged 10 years and older who have been diagnosed with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

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Dosage

Capsule

20MG, 40MG

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Sandoz Fluvastatin information

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Before starting fluvastatin, you should be following a cholesterol-lowering diet. If appropriate, your health care professionals will discuss an individualized program of weight control and physical exercise with you.

The starting dose of fluvastatin for adults depends on the LDL-C level and goal of treatment.

The recommended adult dose of fluvastatin ranges from 20 mg to 80 mg daily. Up to 60 mg daily can be taken as one dose in the evening or at bedtime. The 80 mg daily dose can be taken as one 40 mg capsule twice daily, with or after meals, or as one 80 mg extended-release capsule taken once daily. (The extended-release capsule may be taken at any time of day, but should be taken at the same time every day.)

The recommended dose of fluvastatin to prevent heart attack after angioplasty is 40 mg taken twice a day.

Children 10 years of age and older should be following a cholesterol-lowering diet for 6 months before starting fluvastatin. The recommended starting dose for children and adolescents is 20 mg taken once daily. If necessary, the dose may be gradually increased to 80 mg daily.

Fluvastatin may be taken with or without food, but it should be taken consistently with regard to food (always with food or always without food).

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

For best results in lowering cholesterol, it is important that you closely follow the diet suggested by your doctor. Sandoz Fluvastatin may not change how you feel, but it may help to prevent possible health problems in the future.

It is important to take Sandoz Fluvastatin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Sandoz Fluvastatin at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

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