Lipobay (Cerivastatin)
Brand Name: Lipobay
Generic Name: Cerivastatin
Manufacturer/Agent: Bayer Schering Pharma
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 0.4mg
Pack size: 28
Trade Price: KES 3,465.00
Retail Price: @ KES 165.00
Class: Statins (Cardiovascular drugs)
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Precautions: Pregnancy. lactation.
Indications/Uses: Adjunct to diet for reduction of elevated total and ldl cholesterol levels 0.3 mg od
Interactions: Cholestyramine reduces absorption. inhibitors of cyp450 increase its effect. may increase levels of digoxin, ethinyl estradiol
Side Effects: Weakness, insomnia, heaadache, chest pain, edema, diarrhoea, myalgia, cough