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Mevacor Uses
Mevacor is an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. Mevacor blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. Mevacor is used to reduce the amounts of LDL (bad) cholesterol and total cholesterol in the blood. These actions are important in the prevention of heart disease and hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
How To Use Mevacor Take Mevacor exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Do not crush or chew the extended-release Mevacor tablets (Altocor). Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in the body. For the greatest effect, Mevacor is usually taken at bedtime or with an evening meal. Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you.
Mevacor Side Effects This drug may cause following serious side effects : an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, or hives), decreased urine or rust-colored urine, or blurred vision. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Mevacor and talk to your doctor if you experience gas, bloating, nausea, stomach upset, heartburn, abdominal pain, constipation, or diarrhea, cough, headache, or insomnia.
Mevacor Precautions Tell you doctor if
you have kidney disease, drink alcoholic beverages,have a chronic muscular disease, or have a blood disorder. Mevacor should not be used without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. As it might passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Mevacor. The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor. Alcohol and Mevacor can both be damaging to the liver. Alcohol should be used only in moderation. Discuss the use of alcohol with your doctor so that the potential for liver problems can be determined.
Mevacor Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you are using, especially : cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral), gemfibrozil (Mevacor), clofibrate (Atromid-S), or fenofibrate (Tricor), niacin (Nicolar, Nicobid, Slo-Niacin, others), erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, others) or clarithromycin (Biaxin), cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid), an antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox), fluconazole (Diflucan), or ketoconazole (Nizoral), nefazodone (Serzone), warfarin (Coumadin), or a protease inhibitor such as amprenavir (Agenerase), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), ritonavir (Norvir), lopinavir-ritonavir (Kaletra), or saquinavir (Invirase, Fortovase). Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Mevacor.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Mevacor Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
nausea, diarrhea, stomach distress, and indigestion.
Mevacor Notes Do not share Mevacor with others. Mevacor Missed Dose If you miss an Mevacor dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Mevacor Storage Store Mevacor at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Important Note The following Informationrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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