Lescol tablet XL 80 mg 28’s

Lescol tablet XL 80 mg 28’s works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lescol tablet XL 80 mg 28’s

• Chills severe
• Diarrhea severe
• Loss of appetite severe
• Unusual tiredness and weakness severe
• Nausea and Vomiting severe
• Bloody and Cloudy urine severe
• Itching severe
• Skin Rash severe
• Chest tightness severe
• Dizziness severe
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Heartburn

Uses of Lescol tablet XL 80 mg 28’s

What is it prescribed for?

• Primary Hypercholesterolemia (high levels of cholesterol in the blood)

  This medicine is used to reduce the abnormally increased cholesterol levels in the blood.

• Mixed Dyslipidemia

  This medicine is used to reduce high levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. It also increases the blood levels of HDL.

• Prevention of cardiovascular diseases

  This medicine is used for prevention of stroke and heart attacks in patients with underlying conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary heart disease, etc. It is also used in patients who are exposed to multiple risk factors such as smoking, age, family history, etc.

• Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

  This medicine is used for the treatment of this genetic disorder characterized by high cholesterol levels and increased risk of early cardiovascular disease.

Concerns

When not to use?

Warnings

Interactions

• Erythromycin severe
• Fluconazole moderate
• Nitrofurantoin moderate
• Cyclosporine moderate
• Hydralazine moderate

• severe

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with active liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. It should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of liver diseases. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative should be done based on the patient's clinical condition.

• severe

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of any muscle disorder due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Any symptoms of muscle pain or weakness should be reported to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

• moderate

  This medicine should be used with caution due to an increased risk of side effects such as memory loss, forgetfulness, or confusion. Any such symptoms should be reported to the doctor immediately and therapy should be discontinued under your doctor's supervision. The symptoms usually go away once therapy with the medicine is discontinued.

• moderate

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of elevated blood glucose levels. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments in either Lescol tablet XL 80 mg 28’s or the anti-diabetic medicines should be done based on the patient's clinical condition.

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