What uses is Pravaz medicine?

Uses. Pravastatin can be combined with a healthy diet to lower "bad" cholesterol, fats (such LDL and triglycerides) as well as raise "good" cholesterol levels (HDL). It is part of a group drugs called "statins". It reduces cholesterol produced by the liver.

What are the side effects of pravastatin use?

Severe Side Effects of Pravastatin

Tenderness, muscle pain, weakness or weakness.
Fever.
Energy deficiency.
The skin or eyes may become yellowed.
Nausea.
Pain in the upper right portion of the stomach
Extreme fatigue and weakness
Dark-colored urine.

What is the generic name of pravastatin? Pravachol (pravastatin), an HMG-CoA reductase inhibit, is also known as a "statin" and used to lower blood cholesterol, reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack and death from arteriosclerotic vessels disease. Pravachol can also be purchased as a generic.

How does pravastatin affect the body?

Pravastatin is part of the HMG-CoA reducer inhibitors or statins group. This medication blocks an enzyme required by the body for cholesterol to be made, reducing the amount in the blood.

Is 80 mg pravastatin safe?

PRAVACHOL's safety and tolerability at 80 mg was demonstrated in two controlled trials. The mean exposure was 8.6 months. However, 464 patients who were given 80 mg of pravastatin experienced a single elevation of CK > 10x ULN, whereas 0 of 115 patients who took 40 mg had this same result.

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