fluvastatin sodium

FDA Drug Profile — Lescol XL, FLUVASTATIN SODIUM ER

Drug Details

Generic Name
fluvastatin sodium
Brand Names
Lescol XL, FLUVASTATIN SODIUM ER
Application Number
NDA021192
Sponsor
Sandoz Inc
NDC Codes
2
Dosage Forms
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Routes
ORAL
Active Ingredients
FLUVASTATIN SODIUM

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluvastatin sodium extended-release tablets are indicated: To reduce the risk of undergoing coronary revascularization procedures and slow the progression of coronary atherosclerosis in adults with clinically evident coronary heart disease. As an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in adults with primary hyperlipidemia. As an adjunct to diet to reduce LDL-C in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) who require 80 mg of fluvastatin daily. Fluvastatin sodium extended-release tablets are indicated ( 1 ): To reduce the risk of undergoing coronary revascularization procedures and slow the progression of coronary atherosclerosis in adults with clinically evident coronary heart disease. As an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in adults with primary hyperlipidemia. As an adjunct to diet to reduce LDL-C in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) who require 80 mg