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נבדק על ידי Sid Dajaniעודכן לאחרונה על ידי מייקל סטיוארט, MRPharmSעודכן לאחרונה 27 אוק 2023

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Take pravastatin once daily, in the evening.

Follow carefully any lifestyle advice you have been given such as stopping smoking, avoiding drinking too much alcohol, eating a healthy diet and taking exercise.

If you develop any unusual cramps or pains in your muscles, contact your doctor for advice as soon as possible.

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קבלו ייעוץ רפואי מקצועי בנוחות של ביתכם. השלימו ייעוץ מקוון קצר, הזמין 24/7, ובקשתכם תיבדק על ידי איש צוות רפואי הרשום בבריטניה. משלוח למחרת זמין עבור טיפולים מתאימים.

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About pravastatin

סוג התרופה	A lipid-regulating medicine commonly known as a statin
שימוש עבור	Lowering cholesterol and other lipids in the blood (including after an organ transplant); to reduce the risk of heart and blood vessel disease
זמין כ	טבליות

Lipids, or fats, are easily stored in your body and serve as a source of energy. כולסטרול is a type of lipid that is made in your liver from the fatty foods that you eat. When the concentration of cholesterol in your blood is too high, it is called hypercholesterolaemia. Although a high level of cholesterol will not make you feel ill, it can cause a problem if left untreated.

אנשים עם hypercholesterolaemia can develop small fatty patches called אתרומה. These patches develop when excess fat is deposited on to the walls of blood vessels. Over time, these patches can make a blood vessel narrower and this is called atherosclerosis (sometimes referred to as 'hardening of the arteries'). The narrowing reduces the blood flow through the artery and increases the risk of a number of heart and blood vessel diseases, such as heart attack and stroke.

Pravastatin belongs to a group of medicines known as statins (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors). It reduces the amount of cholesterol and other lipids made by your body. It does this mainly by blocking the action of a certain enzyme which is needed to make cholesterol. This lowers your risk of heart and blood vessel disease. Pravastatin can also reduce the risk of heart disease in people who have an increased risk of it, even if their cholesterol levels are normal.

Before taking pravastatin

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking pravastatin it is important that your doctor knows:

אם את בהריון, מנסה להיכנס להריון או מניקה.
If you have any problems with the way your liver works, or if you have ever had a disease which has affected your liver.
אם יש לך בלוטת תריס תת-פעילה.
If you have a problem with unexplained muscle aches or pains, or if you (or a close relative) have ever had a muscle disorder.
If you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol.
אם יש לך בעיות בתפקוד הכליות שלך.
אם אי פעם הייתה לך תגובה אלרגית לתרופה.
אם אתה נוטל תרופות אחרות כלשהן. זה כולל כל תרופה שאתה נוטל שניתן לרכוש ללא מרשם, כמו גם תרופות צמחיות ומשלימות.

How to take pravastatin

Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about pravastatin and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you may experience from taking it.
Take pravastatin once each day, in the evening. There are several strengths of tablet available, so your doctor will tell you which strength is right for you. Swallow the tablet with a drink of water. It can be taken either before or after food.
If you forget to take a dose, leave out the missed dose but make sure that you remember to take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

להפיק את המרב מהטיפול שלך

Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so that your doctor can check on your progress. You will need to have blood tests from time to time. These are to measure your cholesterol level and also to check that your liver has not been affected by taking pravastatin.
Your doctor will give you advice about eating a healthy diet, cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink, reducing the amount of salt in your diet, stopping smoking and taking regular exercise. Following this advice will also help you to reduce your risk of developing heart and blood vessel disease.
Women taking pravastatin must avoid getting pregnant. Make sure you have discussed with your doctor which types of contraception are suitable for you and your partner.
Treatment with pravastatin is usually long-term unless you experience an adverse effect. Continue to take the tablets unless you are advised otherwise by your doctor.

Can pravastatin cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with pravastatin, although these tend to be mild. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. Unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Pravastatin side-effects (these affect fewer than 1 in 100 people)	מה אני יכול לעשות אם אני חווה את זה?
Muscle aches, pains, weakness, or tenderness	Although this may not be anything to be concerned about, you should tell your doctor about this. This is because there is a rare but serious side-effect of pravastatin which is a severe form of muscle inflammation
כאב ראש	שתו הרבה מים ובקשו מהרוקח שלכם להמליץ על משכך כאבים מתאים. אם הכאבי ראש נמשכים, הודיעו לרופא שלכם
עצירות	Try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink plenty of water each day
שלשול	שתו הרבה מים כדי להחליף נוזלים שאבדו
Feeling sick (nausea), stomach ache, indigestion, wind (flatulence)	היצמדו לארוחות פשוטות - הימנעו ממזון עשיר או חריף
Blurred or double vision, feeling dizzy or tired	Do not drive and do not use tools or machines until the symptoms pass
Disturbed sleep, sexual problems, itchy rash, thinning of hair, an increased need to pass urine particularly at night	דבר עם הרופא שלך אם אחד מאלה הופך למטריד

חשוב: pravastatin has been associated with more serious side-effects in a very few people. Although these occur only rarely, it is important that you tell your doctor straightaway if you experience any of the following symptoms:

If you develop any muscle cramps or pains, particularly if they are in your legs and you also feel unwell or have a high temperature (fever).
If you feel short of breath or develop an unexplained cough. This is because (in very rare cases), pravastatin may cause a disease called interstitial lung disease.
If you develop any allergic-type reactions, such as swelling around your mouth or face, or a skin rash.

אם אתה חווה תסמינים נוספים שלדעתך עשויים להיות כתוצאה מהטבליות, פנה לרופא או לרוקח שלך לקבלת ייעוץ נוסף.

How to store pravastatin

שמור את כל התרופות מחוץ להישג ידם וראייתם של ילדים.
יש לאחסן במקום קריר ויבש, הרחק מחום ואור ישיר.

מידע חשוב על כל התרופות

לעולם אל תיקח יותר מהמינון שנקבע. אם אתה חושד שאתה או מישהו אחר אולי לקח מנת יתר של תרופה זו, פנה למחלקת תאונות וחירום בבית החולים המקומי שלך. קח את המיכל איתך, אפילו אם הוא ריק.

תרופה זו מיועדת עבורך. לעולם אל תיתן אותה לאנשים אחרים, גם אם מצבם נראה דומה לשלך.

אם אתה קונה תרופות כלשהן, בדוק עם רוקח שהן בטוחות לשימוש עם התרופות האחרות שלך.

אם אתה עובר ניתוח או טיפול שיניים, אמור לאדם שמבצע את הטיפול אילו תרופות אתה נוטל.

אל תשמרו תרופות שפג תוקפן או שאינן רצויות. קחו אותן לבית המרקחת המקומי שלכם שיטפל בהן עבורכם.

אם יש לך שאלות לגבי התרופה הזו, שאל את הרוקח שלך.

דווח על תופעות לוואי לתרופה או חיסון

אם אתה חווה תופעות לוואי, תוכל לדווח עליהן באינטרנט דרך ה אתר כרטיס צהוב.

שאלות נפוצות

What is hypercholesterolaemia?

Hypercholesterolaemia is the medical term used when the concentration of cholesterol in your blood is too high. Although it doesn't cause immediate symptoms, if untreated, it can lead to the build-up of fatty patches on blood vessel walls, known as atheroma.

How does atherosclerosis relate to hypercholesterolaemia?

Atherosclerosis, often called 'hardening of the arteries,' can develop from hypercholesterolaemia. When excess fatty patches (atheroma) deposit on blood vessel walls, they can narrow the vessels. This narrowing reduces blood flow and increases the risk of heart and blood vessel diseases like heart attack and stroke.

Why is it important to have regular blood tests while taking pravastatin?

Regular blood tests are important to monitor your cholesterol level and to ensure that your liver is not being negatively affected by the pravastatin. These check-ups help your doctor assess the effectiveness and safety of your ongoing treatment.

Are there any interactions I should be aware of if I am having surgery or dental treatment?

Yes, if you are undergoing an operation or dental treatment, you should inform the healthcare professional carrying out the treatment about all the medicines you are currently taking, including pravastatin.

What should I do with expired or unwanted pravastatin tablets?

You should not keep out-of-date or unwanted medicines at home. Take them to your local pharmacy, which is equipped to dispose of them for you safely.

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קריאה נוספת והפניות

Manufacturer's PIL, Pravastatin 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg tablets; Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated March 2023.
תרופות מלאות BNF מהדורה 89; האגודה הרפואית הבריטית והחברה המלכותית לפרמקולוגיה של בריטניה הגדולה, לונדון.