Prastan Tablets 5 mg (Pravastatin Sodium)

Adult dosage

Before starting treatment, a low-cholesterol diet should be initiated and maintained throughout treatment. The usual starting dose is 10mg, 20mg, or 40mg taken once daily. Depending on the patient's response, it can be increased up to a maximum of 40mg. The maintenance dose is 10–40mg taken once daily. In patients with a history of myocardial infarction or unstable angina, a dose of 40mg/day is recommended. For patients taking cyclosporine,

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to patients who are allergic to it, patients with severe liver dysfunction, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, children, patients with severe renal or liver dysfunction, and patients with muscle disorders. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so it should not be used in patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic diseases. Caution is required for patients with severe liver or kidney disorders, those taking certain other medications, patients who consume alcohol excessively, and patients with myasthenia. During treatment with this medication, skin rash, indigestion, liver function abnormalities, and muscle pain may occur, and if symptoms arise, the doctor should be consulted immediately. In particular, serious muscle-related adverse reactions such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis may occur; if muscle pain, weakness, or fever occurs, medical personnel should be notified immediately. This medication is primarily metabolized in the liver, so regular liver function tests should be performed, and if signs of liver damage occur, the use should be discontinued. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and if planning to become pregnant or if pregnancy is confirmed, they should stop taking it immediately. Safety and efficacy in children under 18 years have not been established, so it is not used in this population. Older adults may have decreased bodily functions, so dosage adjustment and caution are necessary. Additionally, this medication may interact with other drugs, so if a patient is taking other medications, they must inform their doctor or pharmacist. In case of overdose, immediate medical examination and monitoring of liver function are required. This medication is most effective when taken after dinner, and care must be taken to adjust the timing when taken with certain antacids or ion exchange resin preparations. When storing this medication, it should be kept out of reach of children and not transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema, generalized severe swelling), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, hemolytic anemia, vasculitis, lupus-like syndrome, photosensitivity, hypotension, severe skin reactions (severe rash, peeling of the skin, Stevens-Johnson syndrome), liver abnormalities (including jaundice), seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, severe swelling, or urination issues

Mild side effects

• Rash due to hypersensitivity
• pruritus
• diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• abdominal pain
• discomfort in the upper abdomen
• stomatitis
• heartburn

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be at room temperature, maintaining a general indoor temperature that is neither too hot nor too cold.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle