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Pravastatin (Pharmacy Clinice) TM
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Active ingredients: pravastatin
Pack: Pravastatin (Pharmacy Clinice) 80 mg tablet, 30, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PHARMACY CLINICE PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 80 mg tablet blister packWhat 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 (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinaemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. Pravastatin is indicated in patients: with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 to 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels; with unstable angina pectoris (see ACTIONS, CLINICAL TRIALS). 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 ACTIONS, CLINICAL TRIALS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Off-white to light yellow, round, unscored tablet, imprinted 'APO' on one side and 'PRA' over '80' on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 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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