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The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
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Description
What is Lescol Used For?
Chemical Name: FLUVASTATIN (FLOO-va-sta-tin)
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Fluvastatin sodium is a white to pale yellow, hygroscopic powder soluble in water, ethanol and methanol. Fluvastatin reduces levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood while increasing levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
Lescol comes in doses of fluvastatin 20 mg and fluvastatin 40 mg for oral intake. You can purchase this medicine online from Canada Pharmacy.Directions
Take generic Lescol exactly according to the prescriptions your doctor has provided. This medicine is to be taken once or twice each day (according to your doctor’s suggestion). It is to be taken at the same time each day.
The tablet must be swallowed as a whole. It must not be crushed, chewed, broken or opened. Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing the pill.
You may need to stop using fluvastatin for a short time if you have:- Seizures
- An electrolyte imbalance
- Severely low blood pressure
- A severe illness
- Surgery
Ingredients
The ingredients include:
- Fluvastatin sodium
- Calcium carbonate
- Gelatin
- Magnesium stearate
- Microcrystalline cellulose
- Pregelatinized starch
- Red iron oxide
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Talc
- Titanium dioxide
- Yellow iron oxide
- Benzyl alcohol
- Black iron oxide
- Butylparaben
- Carboxymethylcellulose sodium
- Detate calcium disodium
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Silicon dioxide
- Sodium lauryl sulfate
- Sodium propionate
Cautions
Consult your doctor if you become pregnant. Avoid eating foods that are high in fat or cholesterol. Fluvastatin can cause breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have a fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine.
To make sure you can safely take fluvastatin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:- History of liver disease or kidney disease
- Diabetes
- A thyroid disorder
- If you drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages daily
Side Effects
The common side effects are:
- Unexplained muscle pain or weakness
- Confusion, memory problems
- Fever, tiredness, and dark urine
- Pain while urinating
- Swelling, weight gain, urinating less or more than usual
- Increased thirst, hunger, fruity breath, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss
- Nausea, stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, clay-coloured stools, jaundice
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Sleep problems
- Cold symptoms
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 1599
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