Fluvastatin

First Approved by the FDA: April 11, 2012
Pharmaceutical Company: MYLAN PHARMA

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Fluvastatin Overview

Fluvastatin (trade names Lescol, Canef, Vastin) is a member of the drug class of statins, used to treat hypercholesterolemia and to prevent cardiovascular disease. It has also been shown to exhibit antiviral activity against Hepatitis C in a study with 31 patients. This effect has been described as modest, variable, and often short-lived by the authors.[1] References ^ Bader T, Fazili J, Madhoun M, et al. (April 2008). "Fluvastatin Inhibits Hepatitis C Replication in Humans". Am. J. Gastroente ...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Fluvastatin

Capsule: 20mg, 40mg
Tablet, Extended Release: 80mg

Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

Other drugs which contain Fluvastatin or a similar ingredient: (2 results)

Lescol Fluvastatin
Lescol XL Fluvastatin

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