Pravachol
Name Trade Name Pravachol
Generic Name: Pravastatin
To decrease total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides, and to raise HDL.
Pravachol inhibits an enzyme necessary to produce cholesterol in the liver. It also facilitates the removal of LDL cholesterol from the blood.
The dosing range is 10-80 mg at bedtime. The Doctor wants you to start at _______mg. Lower doses are used in patients with significant kidney or liver problems.
- You have active liver disease or unexplained elevated liver enzymes.
- Females who are pregnant, nursing, or likely to conceive.
- You take Erythromycin type antibiotics (Ery-Tab, E-mycin, Biaxin).
· You should be cautious about taking Pravachol with Lopid (Gemfibrozil), Tricor, or high doses of Niacin (Niaspan); however, combinations of these medications may be ordered by the Lipid MD with careful monitoring. Use of Pravachol with Cyclosporine should also be closely monitored.
- Always take the prescribed amount of medicine.
- Avoid substantial use of alcohol.
- Have lab tests done promptly when ordered to avoid risks.
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