Brand name: Cavstat
Cavstat is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) rosuvastatin. On this page you will find out more about Cavstat, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: rosuvastatin
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Cavstat 40 mg film-coated tablet, 90
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
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What this medicine is for
CAVSTAT 40 should be used as an adjunct to diet when the response to diet and exercise is inadequate. ,Prevention of Cardiovascular Events CAVSTAT 40 is indicated for prevention of major cardiovascular events in men ?50 years old and women ?60 years old with no clinically evident cardiovascular disease but with at least two conventional risk factors for cardiovascular disease (hypertension, low HDL-C, smoking, or a family history of premature coronary heart disease). CAVSTAT 40 is indicated to:, Reduce the risk of nonfatal myocardial infarction Reduce the risk of nonfatal stroke Reduce the risk of coronary artery revascularisation procedures.,In patients with hypercholesterolaemia CAVSTAT 40 is indicated for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia (including familial hypercholesterolaemia). ,Prior to initiating therapy with CAVSTAT 40, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinaemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Pink, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablet, debossed 40 on one side and R on other side. |
| Dosage Form | Tablet, film coated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
100 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
14 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
15 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
20 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
28 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
30 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
42 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
50 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
56 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
60 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
7 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
84 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
90 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
98 tablets in blister pack: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
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There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Store in a Dry Place |
| Life time | 3 Years |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
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