Used for: Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be only one component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Drug therapy is indicated as an adjunct to diet when the response to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol and other non-pharmacologic measures alone has been inadequate.
Medicine detail
Fluvastatin
Used for: Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be only one component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Drug therapy is indicated as an adjunct to diet when the response to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol and other non-pharmacologic measures alone has been inadequate.
FLUVASTATIN
FLUVASTATIN
Fluvastatin
FLUVASTATIN
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Clinical links
Linked conditions and symptoms
Coronary Artery Disease
Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.
Peripheral Artery Disease
Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.
Stroke
Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.
High Cholesterol
Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.
Metabolic Syndrome
Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.
Type 2 Diabetes
Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.
Fatigue
Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.
Medication side effects
Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.
Muscle weakness
Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.
Muscle pain
Commonly used for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction when prescribed.