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Lescol XL tab(Fluvastatin) Usage Guide: Benefits and Side Effects

Eliot K 2024. 5. 10. 18:40
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Lescol XL, Fluvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as statins. It's primarily used to reduce 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). Fluvastatin works by inhibiting an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a crucial role in the body's production of cholesterol.

Mechanism of Action
Fluvastatin inhibits the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the liver, which is responsible for producing cholesterol. By blocking this enzyme, fluvastatin effectively reduces the overall production of cholesterol in the body, particularly the levels of LDL (bad cholesterol), and helps prevent the buildup of cholesterol in the arteries.

Common Uses
Hypercholesterolemia: To lower high levels of LDL cholesterol.
Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases: To reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other heart-related complications in people with high cholesterol, especially those at high risk or with a history of heart disease.

Dosage Instructions
Fluvastatin is available in capsule and extended-release tablet forms. The typical starting dose for adults is 20 to 40 mg once daily, usually taken in the evening for the immediate-release formulation or at any time of day for the extended-release version. Dosage may be adjusted based on individual response and cholesterol levels, following a healthcare provider's guidance.

Benefits
Lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides levels.
Increases HDL cholesterol levels.
Reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.

Potential Side Effects
While fluvastatin is generally well-tolerated, some individuals may experience side effects, including:

Muscle pain or weakness.
Headache.
Abdominal pain, nausea.
Elevated liver enzymes (indicating liver function changes).
Rare but serious side effects include muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) and liver damage.

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