Cerivastatin Sodium Oral - Cerivastatin - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cerivastatin Sodium Oral
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Read Before Using Cerivastatin Sodium Oral (precautions)

• Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, 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 the dose to catch up.

Usage Instructions

• Take exactly as directed by mouth, usually once daily in the evening with or without food.
• The usual starting dose is 0.
• 4 mg even if you have been taking other cholesterol-lowering drugs.
• Dosage is based on your medical condition, response to therapy, and use of certain interacting medicines.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, since many of the drugs listed in the Drug Interactions section may increase the chances of muscle injury when used with this drug.
• When used with cholestyramine, cerivastatin should be taken about 5 hours (or more) after taking cholestyramine.
• The full cholesterol-lowering effect of this drug usually occurs within 4 weeks.

Medicinal Applications

• Cerivastatin is used to lower cholesterol and fats in the blood to help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• This drug has been withdrawn from the U.
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• market due to safety or effectiveness problems.

Cerivastatin Sodium Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Cerivastatin Sodium Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Your doctor may periodically perform lab tests during treatment to monitor your progress.
• For best results, exercise regularly and follow a doctor- approved, low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.

Drug Interactions

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious, possibly fatal interactions may occur.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, headache, or dizziness may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Report promptly.