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Pravastatin Sodium
Latest prescription information about Pravastatin Sodium. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Pravastatin Sodium
Trade Name(s):
India- Prastatin, Pravator. International- Pravachol. This medication is a statin, prescribed for hyperlipidaemia. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 10-40 mg/day at bedtime; adjust at 4-weekly intervals if needed. Max: 40 mg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney failure, muscle pain, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Monitor kidney and liver function and creatine kinase level regularly while taking this medication. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : GI symptoms, headache, insomnia, chest pain, rash, fatigue, dizziness, myalgia, hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, angioedema, rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, liver inflammation, haor loss, lopoecia, paraesthesia, impotence and breast enlargement in male. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C). |
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