Complete dosing information for FLUVASTATIN SODIUM
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Fluvastatin sodium extended-release tablets can be taken with or without food and may be taken at any time of the day. (2.1) Do not break, crush or chew fluvastatin sodium extended-release tablets prior to administration. (2.1) Adults : The recommended starting dose is 80 mg (administered as one 80 mg fluvastatin sodium extended-release tablet once daily). (2.2) Children : The recommended dose is 80 mg once daily in pediatric patients 10 years of age and older who require 80 mg of fluvastatin. Fluvastatin sodium extended-release tablets are not recommended for dosage initiation in pediatric patients because the recommended starting dosage cannot be achieved with the available strength of 80 mg. (2.3) 2.1 Important Dosage Information Take fluvastatin sodium extended-release tablets orally once daily as a single dose, with or without food. Do not break, crush, or chew fluvastatin sodium extended-release tablets. Fluvastatin sodium extended-release tablet is on