Lescol XL 80mg Tablet
Novartis India Ltd

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In-stock 14 Tablet pr in 1 strip
473.50

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol Pregnancy

USED FOR:
Increased cholesterol Increased triglycerides

COMPOSITION:
Fluvastatin (80mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

CAUTION
Pregnancy
CAUTION

Lescol XL 80mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Lescol XL 80mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Lescol XL 80mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Lescol XL 80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lescol XL 80mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Lescol XL 80mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Lescol XL 80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lescol XL 80mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fluvastatin   80mg

Uses of Lescol Tablet PR
Lescol XL 80mg Tablet is used in the treatment of increased cholesterol and increased triglycerides.

How to use Lescol Tablet PR
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Lescol XL 80mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lescol Tablet PR works
Lescol XL 80mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Stomach pain, Constipation, Feeling sick, Muscle pain, Weakness, Dizziness, Increased glucose level in blood.

Expert advice for Lescol Tablet PR
Lescol lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL). It helps prevent heart attack and stroke. Lescol prevents one death in every 50 patients with heart disease treated over 4 to 5 years. It is better to take in the evening. In general, Lescol is safe. It may cause digestive problems like diarrhoea, gas. If any of these happen to you, take it with food. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine. Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine. Regular exercise and low-fat diet further help to lower levels of fat in the blood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What should I know about high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Your total cholesterol is made up of LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol as it can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart diseases and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. Triglycerides also are harmful fats found in your blood.

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