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LOVASTATIN · by PHARMIX

Composition

Tab: Lovastatin 20 mg.

Indications & Dosage

Dysbetalipoproteinaemia, hypercholesterolaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia: Adults: Initially 20 mg/day as a single dose with the evening meal, increased at intervals of not less than 4 wk, to a max 80 mg daily in single or divided doses with the morning and evening meals. Children: Not recommended.

Contraindications

Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases.

Precautions

Past history of liver disease.

Interactions

immunosuppressive drugs, gemfibrozil, niacin, erythromycin.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated in pregnancy.

Lactation

Not recommended.

Side Effects

Hepatitis, pancreatitis, lenticular abnormalities, GI disturbances, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, renal failure, headache, muscle cramps, myalgia, skin rashes, abdominal pain, cholestatic jaundice, anxiety.