BEMICS
BEMPEDOIC ACID · by SEARLE
Composition
Tab180 mg: Bempedoic Acid 180 mg
Indications & Dosage
Primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia (in combination with a statin, or with other lipid-lowering therapies or alone if a statin contra-indicated or not tolerated): Adult: 180 mg once daily. To reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and coronary revascularization (when statin therapy is inappropriate) with established cardiovascular disease (CVD), or a high risk for a CVD event: Adult: 180 mg once daily.
Contraindications
Serious hypersensitivity reactions, such as angioedema
Precautions
Severe renal impairment, severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C). Analyze lipid levels within 8 to 12 weeks.
Interactions
Simvastatin, Pravastatin
Pregnancy
Avoid, unless the benefits outweigh the potential risks
Lactation
Avoid
Side Effects
Abdominal pain or discomfort, angioedema, hyperuricemia, tendinitis or tendon rupture, anaemia, gout, pain in extremity, diarrhoea, muscle spasms, nausea, wheezing, Elevated liver enzyme