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Drug Name:
Fluvastatin
Drug Class:
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Mechanism of Action:
Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, reducing cholesterol synthesis
Use:
Hypercholesterolemia
Dyslipidemia
Prevention of cardiovascular events
Side Effects:
Headache
Muscle pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
Liver enzyme abnormalities
Contraindications:
Active liver disease
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Specialty:
Cardiology
Endocrinology