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