Pravachol 40 mg Tablet

Pravachol 40 mg Tablet is a prescription cholesterol-lowering medicine containing pravastatin sodium 40 mg in each tablet. It is supplied as a tablet in a strip/box of 10 packs from Deva Pharma, Turkey. Pravachol 40 mg Tablet belongs to the statin class and is used to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol, and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in appropriate patients.

How it works: Pravastatin sodium works by blocking an enzyme your liver uses to make cholesterol, which helps lower harmful cholesterol in the blood. As a tablet, Pravachol 40 mg Tablet is swallowed whole and absorbed through the digestive tract to work mainly in the liver where cholesterol is made.

Pravachol 40 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option compared with Pravachol 10 mg Tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a stronger cholesterol-lowering effect or when lower strengths have not been enough. Because 40 mg is not a starter strength for everyone, it should be used only after a clinician has reviewed your cholesterol goals, overall heart risk, and how you respond to lower doses.

• Lower LDL cholesterol
• Lower total cholesterol
• Lower triglycerides
• Raise HDL cholesterol
• Help reduce risk of heart attack and stroke

• Swallow Pravachol 40 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day.
• It may be taken with or without food, which can help with routine and consistency.
• Follow a low-cholesterol diet and other lifestyle steps your doctor recommends while taking this tablet.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Keep taking Pravachol 40 mg Tablet even if you feel well, because cholesterol-lowering medicines do not usually cause immediate symptoms.

Pravachol 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of pravastatin sodium per tablet, which is a prescription-strength statin dose. It is commonly taken once daily, but your doctor may adjust the schedule based on your cholesterol levels, other medicines, and liver function; the maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber and should not be exceeded without medical advice.

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 pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Muscle aches or soreness, which may be more concerning at higher statin doses like 40 mg

• Pravachol 40 mg Tablet is a higher-strength statin, so the risk of muscle side effects may be greater than with Pravachol 10 mg Tablet in some people.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, thyroid problems, or a history of muscle disorders before starting.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, because it can increase liver-related risk with pravastatin.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed unless your clinician specifically says it is appropriate.
• Let your doctor know about all medicines you take, especially other cholesterol medicines or drugs that can raise statin levels.
• Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness promptly, especially if it is severe or accompanied by fever or dark urine.
• This medicine helps with cholesterol and heart risk, but it does not treat chest pain or an acute heart attack.

• Warfarin
• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
• Niacin in cholesterol-lowering doses
• Some antibiotics or antifungals may affect statin safety, so your prescriber should review all medicines

Store Pravachol 40 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.