- Pravastatin Indications
- Side Effects of Pravastatin
- Contraindications for Pravastatin
- How to use Pravastatin
Pravastatin is a medicine known commercially as Pravacol.
This medicine for oral use is indicated to reduce the concentration of cholesterol in the blood. The action of Pravastatin lowers levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
If taken correctly, the drug reduces the risk of heart problems and improves blood circulation.
Pravastatin Indications
High cholesterol; hypercholesterolemia; myocardial infarction;
Side Effects of Pravastatin
Nausea; muscle pain; dizziness; diarrhea; constipation; gases: abdominal pain.
Contraindications for Pravastatin
Pregnancy risk X; liver disease; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Pravastatin
Oral use
Adults
- Administer 10 to 40 mg of Pravastatin daily, in a single dose or in divided doses. The dose can be adjusted according to the patient's response to the medication.
