About fluvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Used for
- Lowers high cholesterol and triglycerides
- Reduces risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular events
Usual adult dose
Usually 80 mg once daily as an extended-release tablet; dose depends on treatment goals.
Usual dose in children
Children aged 10 years and older: usually 20–80 mg daily for inherited high cholesterol; specialist supervision is needed.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Indigestion or nausea
- Muscle aches
- Raised liver enzymes
Important warnings
- Rarely causes serious muscle injury, especially with certain interacting medicines.
- Liver problems can occur; avoid with active liver disease.
- Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness promptly.
- Not suitable during pregnancy; stop if pregnancy occurs.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy; treatment is generally stopped when pregnancy is recognized.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking fluvastatin.
Interactions
- Fibrates, colchicine, or high-dose niacin may increase muscle injury risk.
- Cyclosporine and fluconazole can raise fluvastatin levels.
- Warfarin may require closer monitoring.
- Rifampin can lower fluvastatin levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.