Blood Pressure/Cholesterol

Pravachol (pravastatin)

In general, this drug is prescribed, the non-drug treatment program did not fully successful in lowering cholesterol (eg, changes in diet, increase the order, weight loss, if overweight). Lower cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks. Pravachol is an enzyme inhibitor (HMG - CoA reductase A), also known as "statins." It is used in adults and children (8 years old and above), and with proper nutrition to help lower cholesterol and fat (triglycerides) in blood.

Do not forget to use it in the same time every day. Many marketed drugs in the drug interactions may increase the chance of muscle damage using Pravachol. Most people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel sick. It is important to continue treatment, even if you feel good. If you need some other drugs to lower cholesterol (bile acid binding resins such as cholestyramine or kolestypol), Pravachol at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after these drugs. Use this treatment regularly for maximum benefit. This treatment is usually taken once a day by mouth, with or without food or in the doctor's instructions. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. The amount depends on your illness, treatment response and use of certain drug interactions. This medicine is best taken in the evening. This may take 4 weeks to take advantage of the effect of the drug.

In the blood, statins lower total cholesterol and LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and triglycerides. It has been shown to reduce heart disease, stroke and coronary heart disease death. Other statins include simvastatin (Zocor), lovastatin (Mevacor), atorvastatin (Li Lipitor) and fluvastatyna (Lescol). Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is an important cause of coronary artery disease. They also increase HDL ("good" cholesterol). Pravachol is an oral medication to reduce cholesterol. Lowering LDL cholesterol levels and may slow or even reverse coronary artery disease. Increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol may also slow coronary artery disease. Statins lower cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver (the HMG - CoA reductase) is necessary for the production of cholesterol. He belongs to a class of drugs called HMG - CoA reductase, commonly referred to as "statins."

Do not double doses catch. If you miss a dose, use it as long as you remember. If it is near the next dose, skip the missing dose and resume your normal dose of the list.

Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 30 degrees C) is not allowed. Do not store in the bathroom. Stored at room temperature at 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Before the withdrawal, tell your doctor if you have the following conditions: major surgery, trauma, severe diseases (such as sepsis, severe metabolic / endocrine / electrolyte disorders), blood pressure is very low, can not control the attacks. Recommend young girls and women of childbearing age use effective birth control measures to prevent pregnancy, while taking this drug, and Pravachol may cause fetal harm. Limit alcoholic beverages. In the use of this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially: heart disease, liver disease history, kidney, thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), diabetes (poorly controlled), alcohol. This medicine may make you dizzy, be careful when performing activities, need attention, such as driving a car or working mechanisms. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. In using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: active liver disease. Daily consumption of alcohol may increase your chance of serious side effects. When breastfeeding is not recommended to use this drug. We recommend caution when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to side effects, especially muscle damage. Rara development of severe muscle damage (see side effects) rarely cause serious kidney problems. This medicine should not be used, if you have certain medical conditions. This treatment should not be used during pregnancy. You take Pravachol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have an allergic reaction, or other "statins", or if you have other allergies. A small amount of drugs into breast milk, and get the baby may have an adverse effect. The drug is usually suspended, if you have any condition that may increase the risk of developing kidney disease.