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Pravastatin (APX) TM

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Active ingredients: pravastatin

Brand name

(ARTG)

: APX-PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 40 mg tablet blister pack

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (eg, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysprotenemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. INDICATIONS AS AT 20 AUGUST 1996: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia, (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. INDICATIONS AS AT 2 MARCH 1999: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinaemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 4 AUGUST 1999: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinaemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 23 JANUARY 2004: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 - 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescent patients aged 8 Years and older (see CLINICAL TRAILS).

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, uncoated
  • Oral
  • A yellow capsule-shaped biconvex scored tablet with a "40" engraved on one side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 3 tablets pack
  • 30 tablets pack
  • 5 tablets pack
  • 7 tablets pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient pravastatin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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