Pronunciation: PRAV a STAT in
Brand: Pravachol
20 mg, square, yellow, imprinted with PRAVACHOL 20, LOGO P
40 mg, square, green, imprinted with PRAVACHOL 40, LOGO P
80 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with BMS, 80
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with 771, TEVA
20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with TEVA, 7201
80 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 7270, TEVA
10 mg, round, brown, imprinted with HLP 10
40 mg, round, brown, imprinted with HLP 40
80 mg, oval, brown
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with APO, PRA 10
20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with APO, PRA 20
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with APO, PRA 40
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with TEVA, 771
20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with TEVA, 7201
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with TEVA, 7202
80 mg, oval, gray, imprinted with TEVA, 7270
20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with TEVA, 7201
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with APO, PRA 10
20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with APO, PRA 20
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with APO, PRA 40
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with APO, PRA 10
20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with APO, PRA 20
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with APO, PRA 40
80 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with APO, PRA 80
10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with G5, 10
20 mg, rectangular, yellow, imprinted with G5, 20
40 mg, rectangular, green, imprinted with G5, 40
80 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with G5, 80
10 mg, square, pink, imprinted with PRAVACHOL 10, LOGO P
20 mg, square, yellow, imprinted with PRAVACHOL 20, LOGO P
40 mg, square, green, imprinted with PRAVACHOL 40, LOGO P
80 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with BMS, 80
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with 93, 771
20 mg, square, white, imprinted with PR 20, G
40 mg, square, white, imprinted with PR 40, G
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with TEVA, 7202, 93
80 mg, oval, white, imprinted with LOGO, PV 80
80 mg, oval, white, imprinted with PR80, G
10 mg, round, pink, imprinted with APO, PRA 10
20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with APO, PRA 20
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with APO, PRA 40
80 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with APO, PRA 80
You should not take pravastatin if you have active liver disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant.
Pravastatin is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).
Pravastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with or without coronary heart disease or other risk factors.
Pravastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 8 years old.
Pravastatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use pravastatin if you are allergic to it, or if:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Pravastatin can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. This condition may be more likely to occur in older adults and in people who have kidney disease or poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
Do not use if you are pregnant. This medicine can harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take the medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.
Pravastatin doses are based on age, and are lower in children and teenagers. People taking this medicine during childhood or adolescence may need a different dose as adults.
You may need to stop using pravastatin for a short time if you have:
It may take up to 4 weeks before your cholesterol levels improve, and you may need frequent blood tests. Even if you have no symptoms, tests can help your doctor determine if this medicine is effective.
Pravastatin is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol, or pravastatin will not be as effective.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can raise triglyceride levels and may increase your risk of liver damage.
Grapefruit may interact with pravastatin and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of grapefruit products.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, pravastatin can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, or dark colored urine.
Call your doctor right away if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you take cholestyramine or colestipol, take your pravastatin dose 1 hours before or 4 hours after you take the other medicine.
Some drugs can increase your risk of serious muscle problems if you take them together with pravastatin. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect pravastatin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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