Lescol 20mg. 40mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 15 April 2011
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Adjunct to diet for reducing elevated cholesterol levels.
Dosage (summary)
Starting dose: 40 mg once daily; max: 80 mg daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 4 weeks, Duration: Not specified.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Fibrates
- Niacin
- Ciclosporin
- Erythromycin
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Active liver disease
- Hypersensitivity
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Insomnia
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Monitor liver function tests
- Report unexplained muscle pain
- Continue cholesterol-lowering diet
Serious warnings
- Liver function abnormalities
- Risk of myopathy
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