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Cholesterol Pravachol

Pravachol

Active Ingredients:

• pravastatin

Action mechanism and therapeutic effect of the medication:
Pravachol contains the active ingredient prevastatin which belongs to a group of medicines hypolipidemic agents called statins. Like other statin preparations Pravastatin action mechanism is associated with inhibiting the enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase. This enzyme is responsible for the final stage in the biosynthesis of cholesterol in the liver cells. Decreased production of cholesterol in the blood makes liver to collect and get rid of cholesterol in the blood. Pravastatin also decreases the amount of triglycerides.

Medical indications: Pravachol is indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:

• Hypercholesterolemia
• High triglycerides blood levels
• Prophylaxis of cardiovascular complications such as heart attacks, strokes.

Pravachol contraindications, precautions and warnings:
Pravachol should not be taken if the following conditions which may apply to you:

• Hypersensitivity to any of the medication ingredients
• Known hypersensitivity to other statin precautions
• Severe cardiovascular diseases
• Aggravation of liver diseases
• Increased activity of the livers transaminases
• Severe liver dysfunction
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding

Pravachol side effects: As with any other drug, side effects can occur with Pravachol. However, it does not mean that everyone who takes the medicine will experience these adverse effects. In most cases the preparation is well tolerated.

• Pravachol may cause the following side effects: nausea, common cold, diarrhea, skin rash, constipation, fatigue, meteorism, dizziness, heartburn, muscle pain.
• Less common and serious Pravachol side effects include: chest pain, sings of liver damage, muscles pain, memory problems, sings of dermatological reactions.

If any side effects occur during the treatment make sure to consult your health care provider immediately. If you are unsure about anything related to Pravachol, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction:
Pravachol can potentially interact with the following groups of drugs:

• Antimycotic agents
• Certain antibiotics
• Fibrates
• Statins
• Niacin preparations

It is possible that all drug interactions are not presented above. For this reason, we recommend you to talk with your health care provide about drug interactions with Pravachol which may apply to you.

Additional information for the patients:
The preparation should be taken according to your doctor's recommendations. Never take the drug for conditions which are not presented in the the drug's leaflet. Try to keep the medicine out of the reach of children.