Vaticol Xl 80 mg FC tablet.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 27 November 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Adjunct to diet for lowering cholesterol levels and slowing coronary atherosclerosis.
Dosage (summary)
One 80 mg tablet once daily at night.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly population
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation due to potential harm.
Key Drug Interactions
- Fibrates
- Gemfibrozil
- Colchicine
- Ciclosporin
- Warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Active liver disease
- Severe renal insufficiency
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Dyspepsia
- Nausea
- Myopathy
Counselling Points
- Take at night
- Report muscle pain or weakness
- Monitor liver function tests
- Use effective contraception if of childbearing potential
Serious warnings
- Risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis
- Liver enzyme increases
- Risk of interstitial lung disease
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