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