Lescol XL

Active Ingredient(s): Fluvastatin
FDA Approved: * October 6, 2000
Pharm Company: * NOVARTIS
Category: Cholesterol

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] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[5] 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 co... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.

Dosage List

Lescol XL Lescol;XL;80
Lescol XL 80 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Tablet
NDC: 0078-0354
Labeler:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Lescol XL Lescol;XL;80
Lescol XL 80 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Tablet
NDC: 54868-4601
Labeler:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Lescol XL Lescol;XL;80
Lescol 80 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release
NDC: 68151-4471
Labeler:
Carilion Materials Management

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