Pravachol 10 mg Tablet

Pravachol 10 mg Tablet contains 10 mg of pravastatin sodium in each tablet. It belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to help lower cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with certain risk factors. This strength is a low-dose tablet that a clinician may choose when a smaller starting amount is appropriate. Pravachol 10 mg Tablet is manufactured by Deva Pharma, Turkey, and is supplied in strip/box packaging of 10 packs.

How it works: Pravastatin sodium works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that helps make cholesterol, which lowers the amount of LDL, or "bad," cholesterol in the blood. In tablet form, Pravachol 10 mg Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed so it can help the liver remove more cholesterol from the bloodstream over time.

Pravachol 10 mg Tablet is the lowest strength in this brand range, so it is the most suitable option when a doctor wants a lower dose of pravastatin to start or maintain therapy. Compared with the higher Pravachol 40 mg Tablet, the 10 mg tablet provides less medicine per dose and may be chosen when a patient needs a gentler approach, has a higher risk of side effects, or needs dose adjustment based on lab results and overall health.

• High cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Lowering LDL cholesterol
• Raising HDL cholesterol as part of treatment
• Reducing risk of heart attack and stroke in selected patients

• Swallow Pravachol 10 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor, once daily or as directed.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you to do so.
• Keep taking the tablet even if you feel well, because cholesterol-lowering treatment works silently over time.

Each Pravachol 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of pravastatin sodium per tablet. It is usually taken once daily, but your doctor may adjust how often you take it and whether your dose needs to be increased later; the maximum daily dose depends on the patient and should not be changed on your own. Because this is the lowest strength in this brand range, it is often used when a doctor wants a lower starting dose or a smaller maintenance dose.

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

Common side effects of Pravastatin Sodium may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Muscle aches or soreness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of muscle problems before using Pravachol 10 mg Tablet.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since it can increase the risk of liver problems.
• Report any unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine right away.
• If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether this medicine is appropriate.
• Let your clinician know about diabetes, thyroid problems, kidney disease, or a history of stroke or heart disease.
• Do not take Pravachol 10 mg Tablet with grapefruit juice as a routine habit unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• Stand up slowly if you feel dizzy, especially when starting treatment or changing dose.

• Cyclosporine
• Certain antibiotics such as clarithromycin or erythromycin
• Some antifungal medicines such as itraconazole or ketoconazole
• Other cholesterol-lowering medicines, especially fibrates like gemfibrozil
• Warfarin, which may need closer monitoring

Store Pravachol 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and heat.