Lescol Tablet XL 80 mg

Lescol Tablet XL 80 mg contains fluvastatin 80 mg in each extended-release tablet, supplied in a strip/box of 10 packs from Novartis, India. It belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides and to help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in appropriate patients. Lescol Tablet XL 80 mg is prescribed along with diet and lifestyle changes when a doctor decides a statin is needed. Because it is an extended-release tablet, it is designed to release fluvastatin gradually over time.

How it works: Fluvastatin blocks an enzyme in the liver called HMG-CoA reductase, which the body uses to make cholesterol. With the tablet’s extended-release design, Lescol Tablet XL 80 mg releases the medicine gradually so the liver can lower LDL cholesterol over the day.

Lescol Tablet XL 80 mg is a higher-strength, once-daily tablet meant for patients whose doctor wants the extended-release 80 mg dose rather than a lower-strength fluvastatin option. Compared with smaller strengths, this tablet provides the full 80 mg in one tablet and may be chosen when a doctor wants steady cholesterol-lowering coverage with a convenient once-daily schedule. It is not an over-the-counter product and should be used only when a clinician has assessed the patient’s cholesterol and cardiovascular risk.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides in some patients
• Lowering cardiovascular risk in appropriate adults
• Support with diet and exercise for cholesterol control

• Swallow the Lescol Tablet XL 80 mg tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily, and try to take it at the same time each day.
• It can be taken with or without food unless your prescriber gives different directions.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your doctor says it is okay, because it may affect statin levels.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Continue diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes while using this tablet.

Each Lescol Tablet XL 80 mg tablet provides fluvastatin 80 mg in an extended-release form. The usual schedule is often once daily, and the maximum daily dose should not be exceeded unless the prescriber specifically directs otherwise. Your doctor chooses the dose based on your cholesterol levels, other medicines, and how well you tolerate treatment.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Fluvastatin may include:

• Headache
• Stomach upset
• Indigestion
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Muscle aches or soreness, which may be more concerning at higher statin doses

• Use caution if you have liver disease or a history of abnormal liver tests.
• Tell your doctor about any muscle pain, weakness, or tenderness before or during treatment.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can increase liver risk with statins.
• This higher-strength tablet should be used only under a doctor’s supervision; it is not for self-starting cholesterol treatment.
• Inform your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor about diabetes, kidney disease, thyroid problems, or a history of stroke or heart disease.
• Do not take this tablet with certain interacting medicines unless your prescriber approves them.

• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
• Warfarin
• Niacin in high doses
• Some antibiotics or antifungals that affect statin levels

Store Lescol Tablet XL 80 mg at room temperature in the original package, protected from moisture and excessive heat.