What is the brand name for fluvastatin (Lescol)?

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Brand Name for Fluvastatin

The brand name for fluvastatin is Lescol.

FDA-Approved Brand Name

  • Fluvastatin is marketed under the brand name Lescol, as confirmed by FDA drug labeling 1
  • The medication is available as fluvastatin sodium capsules in 20 mg and 40 mg strengths for oral administration 1
  • An extended-release formulation is also available as fluvastatin sodium extended-release 80 mg tablets 1

Clinical Context and Usage

  • Lescol (fluvastatin) is a fully synthetic HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, structurally distinct from fungal-derived statins like lovastatin, pravastatin, and simvastatin 2, 3
  • The ALERT (Assessment of Lescol in Renal Transplantation) trial specifically used the brand name Lescol when studying fluvastatin therapy in kidney transplant recipients 4
  • The LiSA (Lescol in Severe Atherosclerosis) Study also referenced the brand name when evaluating fluvastatin in patients with symptomatic coronary heart disease 4

Dosing Formulations

  • Immediate-release capsules: Lescol 20 mg and 40 mg capsules 1
  • Extended-release tablets: Lescol XL 80 mg tablets 1
  • The medication can be administered with the evening meal or at bedtime with similar efficacy and bioavailability 5

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