Fluvastatin Sodium

Hardening of the Arteries, Primary Hypercholesterolemia, Coronary Heart Disease + 5 more

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Fluvastatin Sodium

What is Fluvastatin Sodium

Fluvastatin

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Fluvastatin is a medication used to reduce levels of cholesterol in the blood. It belongs to a class of drugs called statins, which work by blocking the production of cholesterol in the body. Fluvastatin is the first of its kind, as it is entirely synthetic and has a different structure than other statin drugs. It is composed of two molecules in equal amounts, (3R,5S)- and (3S,5R)-fluvastatin, which work together to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart disease.

Lescol

is the brand name

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Fluvastatin Sodium Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Lescol

Fluvastatin

1994

20

Effectiveness

How Fluvastatin Sodium Affects Patients

Fluvastatin is a drug used to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, as well as slow the progression of coronary artery disease. It is similar to other cholesterol-lowering drugs (lovastatin, simvastatin, and pravastatin), but has a shorter duration and does not create active metabolites. Fluvastatin works primarily in the liver, and is a mixture of two different chemicals that have similar properties. The 3R,5S enantiomer is the one that has the desired effect.

How Fluvastatin Sodium works in the body

Fluvastatin works by blocking an enzyme that helps to make cholesterol. This enzyme is called hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase. When this enzyme is blocked, the amount of cholesterol produced in the liver decreases. This stimulates the liver to make more receptors to absorb LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream. As a result, total and LDL cholesterol levels in the blood decrease.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested dose of Fluvastatin Sodium is contingent upon the determined ailment, including declined dietary change, Coronary Heart Disease and Hardening of the arteries. The measure of dosage is subject to the technique of delivery as featured in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Primary Hypercholesterolemia

, 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral

Coronary Heart Disease

, 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral

Dyslipidemias

, 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral

failed dietary modification

, 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral

Interventional procedure

, 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral

Hardening of the Arteries

, 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral

Hypercholesterolemia

, 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral

1 year post-menarche

, 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, , Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral

Warnings

Fluvastatin Sodium Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Transaminases

Do Not Combine

Liver Diseases

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Fluvastatin Sodium.

Common Fluvastatin Sodium Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amitriptyline

Major

The metabolism of Amitriptyline can be decreased when combined with Fluvastatin.

Amoxapine

Major

The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Fluvastatin.

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Fluvastatin.

Axitinib

Major

The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Fluvastatin.

Brigatinib

Major

The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Fluvastatin.

Fluvastatin Sodium Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Generally, this drug is well tolerated. However, some side effects may include diarrhea, nausea, constipation, gas, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, inflammation of the muscles, and liver damage.

Fluvastatin Sodium Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Fluvastatin Sodium?

64 ongoing trials are assessing the potential of Fluvastatin Sodium to mitigate symptoms of failed dietary modification, 1 year post-menarche and Primary Hypercholesterolemia.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Hardening of the Arteries

17 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3

Coronary Heart Disease

5 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Early Phase 1

Primary Hypercholesterolemia

8 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable

Hypercholesterolemia

4 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 3

Dyslipidemias

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2

1 year post-menarche

0 Actively Recruiting

failed dietary modification

0 Actively Recruiting

Interventional procedure

0 Actively Recruiting

Fluvastatin Sodium Reviews: What are patients saying about Fluvastatin Sodium?

4.3

Patient Review

2/22/2019

Fluvastatin Sodium for High Cholesterol

I've been taking this medication for a few months in an effort to find a statin that doesn't cause me nightly leg cramps. However, I was recently told that it is backordered and will be unavailable for the next 2-3 months.

Patient Q&A Section about fluvastatin sodium

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are side effects of fluvastatin?

"The following are common symptoms of anxiety: headache, heartburn, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, sinus pain, cough, memory loss or forgetfulness, confusion."

Answered by AI

Is fluvastatin a good statin?

"Lescol is effective in reducing bad cholesterol and triglycerides, while also raising levels of good cholesterol. It also has a lower risk of causing muscle problems than other statins."

Answered by AI

What is fluvastatin sodium capsules used for?

"Fluvastatin is used with a proper diet to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. This medicine may help prevent medical problems like atherosclerosis that are caused by fats clogging the blood vessels."

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What are the ingredients in fluvastatin?

"Both strengths of fluvastatin capsules contain 20 mg or 40 mg fluvastatin free acid, as well as the following inactive ingredients: magnesium stearate; sodium hydrogen carbonate; talc; cellulose microcrystalline; maize starch; calcium carbonate; gelatine; E171; E172."

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Clinical Trials for Fluvastatin Sodium

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Lerodalcibep for High Cholesterol

6 - 17
All Sexes
Cincinnati, OH

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the LDL-Cholesterol reductions at Week 12 and Week 24 with monthly dosing of lerodalcibep (Lerochol) 300 mg administered subcutaneously by auto-injector (AI)/pre-filled pen (PFP) compared to placebo (dummy), in male and female pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age, with inherited high cholesterol (HeFH) on a stable diet and maximally tolerated oral LDL C lowering drug therapy such as statins. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: How effective is Lerochol in reducing LDL cholesterol? How well is it tolerated and are there any safety concerns? Researchers will compare Lerochol to placebo (inert or dummy injection solution). Participants will visit the clinic every month for months and be asked to fast overnight, but allowed to drink water, before clinic visits. Undergo physical exams, height and weight measurements, answer questions, have blood drawn from a vein in their arm, have blood pressure measurements, EKC heart tests, and receive monthly injections lasting about 5 seconds in their arms or abdomen with an autoinjector.

Phase 3
Waitlist Available

Metabolic & Atherosclerosis Research Center

David Kallend, MB BS

LIB Therapeutics LLC

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AZD0780 for Hypercholesterolemia

18+
All Sexes
Chula Vista, CA

This is a study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AZD0780 in adults with HeFH and elevated LDL-C, either with clinical ASCVD and LDL-C levels of 55 mg/dL or higher or without clinical ASCVD and LDL-C levels of 70 mg/dL or higher. AZD0780 is a small molecule that reduces the amount of LDL-C in the blood. Placebo will be used for comparison, and neither the participants nor the Investigators will know who is receiving the AZD0780 medication and who is receiving the placebo until the end of study. The total length of the study for an individual participant will be up to approximately 56 weeks, including a screening period of up to 14 days, treatment with AZD0780 or placebo for 52 weeks, and a safety follow-up period of 10 days.

Phase 3
Waitlist Available

Research Site (+29 Sites)

AstraZeneca

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Exercise Training for Heart Disease

18+
Female
Ottawa, Canada

This study will compare the effects of two different types of training on exercise capacity in women with coronary heart disease (CHD). Participants will be randomized into either the virtual high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or the virtual moderate-to-vigorous intensity continuous training (MICT). After randomization, patients will exercise twice a week, for 12 weeks. The sessions will be conducted virtually. Patients will undergo a maximal exercise test, cardiometabolic indicators (height (cm), body mass (kg), body composition (%), waist circumference (cm) and, resting blood pressure) and complete questionnaires about quality of life, mental health, self-determined motivation, self-efficacy and enjoyment.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Ottawa Heart Institute

Jennifer Reed, PhD

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Statins + Lifestyle Counseling for High Cholesterol

40 - 75
All Sexes
Winston-Salem, NC

Emergency Medicine Cardiovascular Risk Assessment for Lipid Disorders (EMERALD) is a protocolized intervention based on American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association and US Preventive Services Task Force guidelines designed to initiate preventive cardiovascular care for emergency department patients being evaluated for acute coronary syndrome. The overarching goals of this proposal are to (1) determine the efficacy of EMERALD at lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and non high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) among at-risk Emergency Department (ED) patients who are not already receiving guideline-directed outpatient preventive care and (2) inform our understanding of patient adherence and determinants of implementation for ED-based cardiovascular disease prevention strategies.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Nick Ashburn

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Lifestyle Interventions for Chronic Disease

18 - 64
All Sexes
Lewisburg, WV

Developed nations worldwide are currently enduring a health crisis, as chronic diseases continue to decrease quality of life and promote additional disease states or even death for much of the population. Rural populations are at a particular disadvantage, as they lack access to health clubs, wellness programs and similar resources that are more available in urban areas. Although pharmaceutical therapies have continued to show therapeutic advancements, the rates of disease onset and death from chronic disease has not seen similar improvements, and in fact continue to worsen. Excitingly, significant evidence has been published demonstrating an affordable, effective treatment to directly treat and prevent these chronic diseases, but few have demonstrated successful implementation of this therapy, which is improved lifestyle. Specifically, physical activity and healthy body composition are powerful therapeutics that have been demonstrated to effectively combat and prevent chronic diseases. Additionally, improving these lifestyle factors are often more effective than pharmaceutical interventions without the wide range of side effects. Unfortunately, barriers exist on multiple tiers in the practice of family medicine that demote the implementation of lifestyle medicine. To better serve patients at risk of, or suffering from chronic disease, the investigators are seeking to establish a lifestyle medicine prescription program for rural West Virginia. This program will provide patient education on the benefits of physical activity, body composition, and help patients identify strategies to implement healthy lifestyle choices that can be sustainable for the long-term. Patients will be advised on local opportunities to increase physical activity (yoga studio, martial arts, fitness facilities, aquatic center, etc.) and provided access to the facilities they are most likely to adhere to regularly. They will also be provided training on exercise techniques, equipment, and facilities to increase familiarity and comfort in these settings.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Christopher L Pankey, Ph.D.

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