Pravachol
Intended to relieve elevated blood cholesterol to support cardiovascular health and target hepatic lipid production.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Pravastatin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Pravachol, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Pravachol vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Pravachol details
- Alternative names
- pravastatin
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Statin
- Contraindications
- active hepatic disease; pregnancy; unexplained aminotransferase elevations
- Minor side effects
- muscle pain; headache; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- elevated transaminases; fatigue; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Cyclosporine; Erythromycin; Gemfibrozil
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over eight years and adults.
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve elevated blood cholesterol to support cardiovascular health and target hepatic lipid production.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits hepatic HMG-CoA reductase, increasing the clearance of LDL cholesterol from circulating blood.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category X: Highly contraindicated. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Pravachol is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Pravastatin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.