Pravastatin is a medicine known commercially as Pravacol.
This oral medication is indicated to reduce the concentration of cholesterol in the blood. The action of Pravastatin lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and increases good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
If taken correctly, the medication decreases the risks of heart problems and improves blood circulation.
Indications of Pravastatin
High cholesterol; hypercholesterolemia; myocardial infarction;
Side effects of Pravastatin
Nausea; muscle pain; dizziness; diarrhea; constipation; gases: abdominal pain.
Contraindications of 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 Pravastatin daily, single dose or divided doses. The dose may be adjusted according to the patient's response to the drug.
