Lescol XL
Active Ingredient(s): FluvastatinFDA Approved: * October 6, 2000
Pharm Company: * NOVARTIS
Category: Cholesterol
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
Lescol XL Overview
Fluvastatin is a member of the statin drug class, used to treat hypercholesterolemia and to prevent cardiovascular disease. It was patented in 1982 and approved for medical use in 1994.[4] Contents 1 Adverse effects 2 Interactions 3 Pharmacology 3.1 Mechanism of action 3.2 Pharmacodynamics 3.3 Pharmacokinetics 4 Names 5 Research 6 References Adverse effects Adverse effects are comparable to other statins. Common are nausea, indigestion, insomnia and headache. Myalgia...
Details May Include Instructions, Side Effects, Interactions, Etc. Drug monograph is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GFDL (GNU Free Documentation License). Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluvastatin
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Fluvastatin
- Capsule: 20mg, 40mg
- Tablet, Extended Release: 80mg
NDC Database Records for Lescol XL: (3 results)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 0078-0354 Lescol XL 80 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Tablet by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- 54868-4601 Lescol XL 80 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- 68151-4471 Lescol 80 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Carilion Materials Management
Other drugs which contain Fluvastatin or a similar ingredient: (2 results)
- FLUVASTATIN 1 discussion
- LESCOL Fluvastatin
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