Pravastatin (APX) TM
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Active ingredients: pravastatin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APX-PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 40 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (eg, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysprotenemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. INDICATIONS AS AT 20 AUGUST 1996: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia, (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. INDICATIONS AS AT 2 MARCH 1999: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, 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. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 4 AUGUST 1999: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, 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. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 23 JANUARY 2004: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 - 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescent patients aged 8 Years and older (see CLINICAL TRAILS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- A yellow capsule-shaped biconvex scored tablet with a "40" engraved on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 3 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 5 tablets pack
- 7 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pravastatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APX-PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 40 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (eg, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysprotenemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. INDICATIONS AS AT 20 AUGUST 1996: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia, (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. INDICATIONS AS AT 2 MARCH 1999: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, 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. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 4 AUGUST 1999: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, 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. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 23 JANUARY 2004: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 - 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescent patients aged 8 Years and older (see CLINICAL TRAILS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- A yellow capsule-shaped biconvex scored tablet with a "40" engraved on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 3 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 5 tablets pack
- 7 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pravastatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APX-PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 40 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (eg, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysprotenemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. INDICATIONS AS AT 20 AUGUST 1996: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia, (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. INDICATIONS AS AT 2 MARCH 1999: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, 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. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 4 AUGUST 1999: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, 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. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 23 JANUARY 2004: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 - 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescent patients aged 8 Years and older (see CLINICAL TRAILS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- A yellow capsule-shaped biconvex scored tablet with a "40" engraved on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 3 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 5 tablets pack
- 7 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pravastatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APX-PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 40 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (eg, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysprotenemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. INDICATIONS AS AT 20 AUGUST 1996: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia, (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. INDICATIONS AS AT 2 MARCH 1999: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, 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. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 4 AUGUST 1999: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, 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. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 23 JANUARY 2004: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 - 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescent patients aged 8 Years and older (see CLINICAL TRAILS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- A yellow capsule-shaped biconvex scored tablet with a "40" engraved on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 3 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 5 tablets pack
- 7 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pravastatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APX-PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 10 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 23 JANUARY 2004: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 - 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescent patients aged 8 Years and older (see CLINICAL TRAILS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Yellow capsule shaped bi-convex tablet with a "10" engraved on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 tablets pack
- 3 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pravastatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APX-PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 10 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 23 JANUARY 2004: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 - 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescent patients aged 8 Years and older (see CLINICAL TRAILS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Yellow capsule shaped bi-convex tablet with a "10" engraved on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 tablets pack
- 3 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pravastatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APX-PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 10 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 23 JANUARY 2004: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 - 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescent patients aged 8 Years and older (see CLINICAL TRAILS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Yellow capsule shaped bi-convex tablet with a "10" engraved on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 tablets pack
- 3 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pravastatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APX-PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 20 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 23 JANUARY 2004: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 - 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescent patients aged 8 Years and older (see CLINICAL TRAILS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Yellow capsule shaped bi-convex tablet with a "20" engraved on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 tablets pack
- 3 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pravastatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APX-PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 20 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 23 JANUARY 2004: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 - 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescent patients aged 8 Years and older (see CLINICAL TRAILS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Yellow capsule shaped bi-convex tablet with a "20" engraved on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 tablets pack
- 3 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pravastatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APX-PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 20 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction and average (normal) serum cholesterol levels (see CLINICAL TRIALS). INDICATIONS AS AT 23 JANUARY 2004: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 - 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescent patients aged 8 Years and older (see CLINICAL TRAILS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Yellow capsule shaped bi-convex tablet with a "20" engraved on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 tablets pack
- 3 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pravastatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APX-PRAVASTATIN pravastatin sodium 80 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Prior to initiating therapy with pravastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g. poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyrodism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alchoholism) should be identified and treated. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with previous myocardial infarction including those who have normal (4.0 - 5.5 mmol/L) serum cholesterol levels. APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (see CLINICAL TRIALS). APX-PRAVASTATIN is indicated as an adjunct to diet and lifestyle modification for the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescent patients aged 8 Years and older (see CLINICAL TRAILS).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Yellow, oval shaped tablet with ''80' on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 30 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pravastatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems