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Fluvastatin: Drug information

Fluvastatin: Drug information
(For additional information see "Fluvastatin: Patient drug information" and see "Fluvastatin: Pediatric drug information")

For abbreviations, symbols, and age group definitions used in Lexicomp (show table)
Special Alerts
Statin Pregnancy Contraindication Update July 2021

After a comprehensive review of all available data, the FDA is requesting all statin manufacturers to remove the contraindication in the prescribing information against using statins in pregnant patients. Although statin therapy should be discontinued in most pregnant patients, health care providers should consider the ongoing therapeutic needs of the individual patient, especially patients at very high risk of cardiovascular events during pregnancy, such as patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or those with established cardiovascular disease. Additionally, breastfeeding is still not recommended in patients taking a statin; health care providers should determine whether it is better to temporarily stop statin therapy while breastfeeding or to continue statin therapy and not have the patient breastfeed. If ongoing statin treatment is necessary, infant formula and other alternatives are available. The FDA expects that removing the contraindication will enable health care providers and patients to make individual decisions about benefit and risk, especially for those at very high risk of heart attack or stroke.

Further information is available at https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-requests-removal-strongest-warning-against-using-cholesterol-lowering-statins-during-pregnancy.

Brand Names: US
  • Lescol XL
Brand Names: Canada
  • Lescol XL [DSC];
  • TEVA-Fluvastatin
Pharmacologic Category
  • Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Dosing: Adult

Dosage guidance:

Dosing: Fluvastatin 80 mg/day is considered a moderate-intensity statin (generally reduces LDL-C by ~30% to 49%). Fluvastatin 20 to 40 mg/day is considered a low-intensity statin (reduces LDL-C <30%). If LDL-C must be lowered ≥50%, select an alternative high-intensity statin (atorvastatin or rosuvastatin). Assess response ~1 to 3 months after initiation of therapy or dose adjustment and every 3 to 12 months thereafter (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Clinical considerations: Use in conjunction with lifestyle modification (eg, diet, exercise). When initiating therapy and selecting dose intensity, consider age, baseline low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, risk-enhancing factors, potential adverse effects, and drug interactions (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (alternative agent):

Note: Use of fluvastatin should be limited to patients unable to tolerate a high-intensity statin. Multiple lipid-lowering therapies may be needed if statin monotherapy is not effective. Referral to a lipid specialist should be considered if treatment goals are not met (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Patients unable to tolerate high-intensity therapy (eg, appropriate dose of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin):

Moderate-intensity therapy: Oral:

Immediate release: 40 mg twice daily (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Extended release: 80 mg once daily (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (alternative agent):

Note: Use of fluvastatin should be limited to patients unable to tolerate a high-intensity statin. Multiple lipid-lowering therapies may be needed if statin monotherapy is not effective. Referral to a lipid specialist should be considered if treatment goals are not met (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Patients unable to tolerate high-intensity therapy (eg, appropriate dose of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin):

Moderate-intensity therapy: Oral:

Immediate release: 40 mg twice daily (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Extended release: 80 mg once daily (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease:

Note: If LDL-C goal (eg, percent reduction or absolute goal) is not met with the initial dose, may consider switching to a high-intensity statin (atorvastatin or rosuvastatin) based on estimated 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk (see ACC/AHA ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus online), LDL-C response, and tolerability. Additional lipid-lowering therapy may be warranted (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Primary prevention:

Patients without diabetes, 40 to 75 years of age, and LDL-C 70 to 189 mg/dL:

ASCVD 10-year risk 5% to <7.5%:

Note: Depending on baseline LDL-C and presence of risk-enhancing factors, consider statin therapy after shared decision-making with patient. Some experts suggest shared decision-making if ASCVD 10-year risk is 5% to 10%; however, in patients with a baseline LDL-C ≥160 mg/dL, statin therapy is usually recommended (Pignone 2022).

Moderate-intensity therapy: Oral:

Immediate release: 40 mg twice daily to reduce LDL-C by ~30% to 49% (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Extended release: 80 mg once daily to reduce LDL-C by ~30% to 49% (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

ASCVD 10-year risk ≥7.5% to <20%:

Note: Depending on baseline LDL-C and presence of risk-enhancing factors, consider statin therapy after shared decision-making with patient. Some experts suggest initiating moderate-intensity statin therapy in most patients if ASCVD 10-year risk is >10% to <20% and LDL-C is >100 mg/dL (Pignone 2022).

Moderate-intensity therapy: Oral:

Immediate release: 40 mg twice daily to reduce LDL-C by ~30% to 49% (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Extended release: 80 mg once daily to reduce LDL-C by ~30% to 49% (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Note: Higher-risk patients with multiple risk-enhancing factors may benefit from a high-intensity statin therapy (ie, with atorvastatin or rosuvastatin) to reduce LDL-C by ≥50% (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

ASCVD 10-year risk ≥20% (alternative agent):

Note: Use of fluvastatin should be limited to patients unable to tolerate high-intensity statin (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Patients unable to tolerate high-intensity therapy (eg, appropriate dose of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin):

Moderate-intensity therapy: Oral:

Immediate release: 40 mg twice daily (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Extended release: 80 mg once daily (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Patients with diabetes:

40 to 75 years of age without additional ASCVD risk factors:

Moderate-intensity therapy: Oral:

Immediate release: 40 mg twice daily to reduce LDL-C by ~30% to 49% (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Extended release: 80 mg once daily to reduce LDL-C by ~30% to 49% (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

ASCVD 10-year risk ≥7.5% or multiple ASCVD risk factors (alternative agent) :

Note: Use of fluvastatin should be limited to patients unable to tolerate high-intensity statin (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]; ACC [Lloyd-Jones 2022]).

Patients unable to tolerate high-intensity therapy (eg, appropriate dose of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin):

Moderate-intensity therapy: Oral:

Immediate release: 40 mg twice daily (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Extended release: 80 mg once daily (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Patients with LDL-C ≥190 mg/dL and 20 to 75 years of age (regardless of ASCVD risk estimate or coexisting diabetes mellitus) (alternative agent):

Note: Use of fluvastatin should be limited to patients unable to tolerate high-intensity statin (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Patients unable to tolerate high-intensity therapy (eg, appropriate dose of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin):

Moderate-intensity therapy: Oral:

Immediate release: 40 mg twice daily (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Extended release: 80 mg once daily (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Secondary prevention in patients with established ASCVD (eg, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease [ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack], peripheral arterial disease) (alternative agent):

Note: Use of fluvastatin should be limited to patients unable to tolerate a high-intensity statin. Patients with high-risk ASCVD may require additional therapies to achieve LDL-C goal (eg, <70 mg/dL or <50 mg/dL if very high risk) (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]; Rosenson 2020).

Patients unable to tolerate high-intensity therapy (eg, appropriate dose of atorvastatin or rosuvastatin):

Moderate-intensity therapy: Oral:

Immediate release: 40 mg twice daily (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Extended release: 80 mg once daily (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Adult

Mild to moderate impairment: No dosage adjustment necessary.

Severe impairment: There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; use with caution, particularly at doses >40 mg/day (has not been studied).

Dosing: Hepatic Impairment: Adult

Use is contraindicated in patients with active acute liver failure, unexplained persistent transaminase elevations, or decompensated cirrhosis.

Dosing: Adjustment for Toxicity: Adult

Severe muscle symptoms or fatigue: Promptly discontinue use; evaluate CPK, creatinine, and urinalysis for myoglobinuria (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Mild to moderate muscle symptoms: Discontinue use until symptoms can be evaluated; evaluate patient for conditions that may increase the risk for muscle symptoms (eg, hypothyroidism, reduced renal or hepatic function, rheumatologic disorders such as polymyalgia rheumatica, steroid myopathy, vitamin D deficiency, or primary muscle diseases). Upon resolution, resume the original or lower dose of fluvastatin. If muscle symptoms recur, discontinue fluvastatin use. After muscle symptom resolution, may then use a low dose of a different statin; gradually increase if tolerated. In the absence of continued statin use, if muscle symptoms or elevated CPK continues after 2 months, consider other causes of muscle symptoms. If determined to be due to another condition aside from statin use, may resume statin therapy at the original dose (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]).

Dosing: Older Adult

Refer to adult dosing.

Dosing: Pediatric

(For additional information see "Fluvastatin: Pediatric drug information")

Hyperlipidemia or heterozygous familial and nonfamilial hypercholesterolemia

Hyperlipidemia or heterozygous familial and nonfamilial hypercholesterolemia: Note: Begin treatment if after adequate trial of diet the following are present: LDL-C ≥190 mg/dL or LDL-C remains ≥160 mg/dL and positive family history of premature cardiovascular disease or meets NCEP classification (NHLBI 2011). Therapy may be considered for children 8-9 years of age meeting the above criteria or for children with diabetes mellitus and LDL-C ≥130 mg/dL (Daniels 2008).

Children ≥10 years and Adolescents ≤16 years (female patients should be ≥1 year postmenarche): Oral:

Immediate release capsule: Initial: 20 mg once daily; may titrate dose or frequency (twice daily dosing) at 6-week intervals; maximum dose: 40 mg twice daily.

Extended release tablet: Should not be used to initiate therapy; may convert patient if total daily dose is 80 mg/day.

Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.

Dosing adjustment for toxicity: Muscle symptoms (potential myopathy): Children ≥10 years and Adolescents: Discontinue use until symptoms can be evaluated; check creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level; based on experience in adult patients, also evaluate patient for conditions that may increase the risk for muscle symptoms (eg, hypothyroidism, reduced renal or hepatic function, rheumatologic disorders such as polymyalgia rheumatica, steroid myopathy, vitamin D deficiency, or primary muscle diseases). Upon resolution (symptoms and any associated CPK abnormalities), resume the original or consider a lower dose of fluvastatin and retitrate. If muscle symptoms recur, discontinue fluvastatin use. After muscle symptom resolution, may then reinitiate a different statin at an initial low dose; gradually increase if tolerated. Based on experience in adult patients, if muscle symptoms or elevated CPK persists for 2 months in the absence of continued statin use, consider other causes of muscle symptoms. If determined to be due to another condition aside from statin use, may resume statin therapy at the original dose (NHLBI 2011; Stone 2013).

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Pediatric

There are no pediatric specific recommendations; based on experience in adult patients, no adjustment may be necessary with mild to moderate impairment. With severe renal impairment, use with caution, particularly when using maximum doses (has not been studied).

Dosing: Hepatic Impairment: Pediatric

All patients: There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling; systemic exposure may be increased in patients with liver disease; use is contraindicated in patients with active liver disease or unexplained transaminase elevations.

Adverse Reactions

The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified. Adverse reactions reported in adults.

1% to 10%:

Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain (5%, including upper abdominal pain), diarrhea (5%), dyspepsia (8%), nausea (3%)

Genitourinary: Urinary tract infection (2%)

Hepatic: Increased serum transaminases (≤5%)

Nervous system: Fatigue (3%), headache (9%), insomnia (3%)

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Arthropathy (3%)

Respiratory: Bronchitis (2% to 3%), flu-like symptoms (7%), sinusitis (3% to 4%)

<1%: Neuromuscular & skeletal: Increased creatine phosphokinase in blood specimen (>10 × normal), myopathy

Frequency not defined: Cardiovascular: Chest pain

Postmarketing:

Dermatologic: Alopecia, dermatitis (including bullous dermatitis), eczema, lichen planus, pruritus, skin changes (including changes in nails, changes of hair, cutaneous nodule, dry mucous membranes, nodule, skin discoloration, xeroderma), skin rash

Endocrine & metabolic: Decreased libido, elevated glycosylated hemoglobin, gynecomastia, increase in fasting plasma glucose, thyroid dysfunction

Gastrointestinal: Anorexia, dysgeusia, pancreatitis (Tysk 2002), vomiting

Genitourinary: Cystitis (interstitial) (Huang 2015), erectile dysfunction

Hepatic: Cholestatic jaundice, fulminant hepatic necrosis, hepatic cirrhosis, hepatic failure, hepatic neoplasm, hepatitis, hyperbilirubinemia, increased gamma-glutamyl transferase, increased serum alkaline phosphatase, liver steatosis

Hypersensitivity: Hypersensitivity reaction (including anaphylaxis, angioedema)

Nervous system: Anxiety, cranial nerve disorder (including facial paresis, impairment of extraocular movement), depression, dysesthesia, hypoesthesia, myasthenia, paresthesia, peripheral nerve palsy, peripheral neuropathy, psychic disorder, tremor, vertigo

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Arthralgia, muscle cramps, muscle spasm, myoglobinuria, myositis (Alanazi 2021), rhabdomyolysis (Baek 2011)

Ophthalmic: Ophthalmoplegia, progression of cataract

Respiratory: Interstitial lung disease

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis, angioedema, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to fluvastatin or any component of the formulation; acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis.

Canadian labeling: Additional contraindications (not in the US labeling): Unexplained persistent elevated transaminases; breastfeeding; pregnancy.

Warnings/Precautions

Concerns related to adverse effects:

• Diabetes mellitus: Increases in HbA1c and fasting blood glucose have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors; however, the benefits of statin therapy (eg, reduction in the risk of myocardial infarction or stroke) far outweigh the risk of dysglycemia. If a patient develops diabetes mellitus during therapy, continue use of fluvastatin and encourage patient to adhere to healthy lifestyle regimens (eg, heart healthy dietary pattern, engage in physical activity, achieve and maintain a healthy body weight) (AHA/ACC [Grundy 2019]).

• Hepatotoxicity: Increased AST or ALT has been reported; in most cases, elevations were transient and resolved or improved on continued therapy or after a brief interruption in therapy. Postmarketing reports of fatal and nonfatal hepatic failure have been reported and are rare. If serious hepatotoxicity with clinical symptoms and/or hyperbilirubinemia or jaundice occurs during treatment, interrupt therapy promptly. If an alternate etiology is not identified, do not restart fluvastatin. Possible drug-related hepatitis (rare) was observed that resolved upon discontinuation of treatment. Liver enzyme tests should be obtained at baseline and as clinically indicated and if signs/symptoms of liver injury occur. Ethanol may enhance the potential of adverse hepatic effects; instruct patients to avoid excessive ethanol consumption. Use has been found to be safe in those with active hepatitis C (Kondo 2012; Kurincic 2014).

• Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis: Rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria and/or myopathy has been reported; patients should be monitored closely. This risk is dose related and is increased with concurrent use of cyclosporine, erythromycin, fluconazole, or other lipid-lowering medications (eg, fibrates, niacin at doses ≥1 g/day). Use caution in patients with uncontrolled hypothyroidism, and those taking other drugs associated with myopathy (eg, colchicine); these patients are predisposed to myopathy. Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy associated with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors use has also been reported. Patients should be instructed to report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or brown urine, particularly if accompanied by malaise or fever. Prior to initiating a different HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor consider risk of immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy; monitor closely.

Disease-related concerns:

• Hepatic impairment and/or ethanol use: Use with caution in patients who consume large amounts of ethanol or have a history of liver disease.

• Myasthenia gravis: May rarely worsen or precipitate myasthenia gravis (MG); monitor for worsening MG if treatment is initiated (AAN [Narayanaswami 2021]).

• Renal impairment: Use with caution in patients with renal impairment; these patients are predisposed to myopathy.

Special populations:

• Older adult: Use with caution in patients with advanced age; these patients are predisposed to myopathy.

• Surgical patients: Based on current research and clinical guidelines, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors should be continued in the perioperative period for noncardiac and cardiac surgery (ACC/AHA [Hillis 2011]; ACC/AHA [Fleisher 2014]). Perioperative discontinuation of statin therapy is associated with an increased risk of cardiac morbidity and mortality.

Other warnings/precautions:

• Appropriate use: Drug therapy should be only one component of multiple risk factor intervention in patients at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. In patients with congenital heart defect (CHD) or multiple risk factors for CHD, initiate therapy simultaneously with diet.

• Hyperlipidemia: Secondary causes of hyperlipidemia should be ruled out prior to therapy.

Dosage Forms: US

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Capsule, Oral:

Generic: 20 mg, 40 mg

Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour, Oral:

Lescol XL: 80 mg

Generic: 80 mg

Generic Equivalent Available: US

Yes

Pricing: US

Capsules (Fluvastatin Sodium Oral)

20 mg (per each): $5.00 - $5.01

40 mg (per each): $5.00 - $5.01

Tablet, 24-hour (Fluvastatin Sodium ER Oral)

80 mg (per each): $8.76 - $9.24

Tablet, 24-hour (Lescol XL Oral)

80 mg (per each): $14.91

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Dosage Forms: Canada

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product

Capsule, Oral:

Generic: 20 mg, 40 mg

Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour, Oral:

Lescol XL: 80 mg [DSC]

Administration: Adult

Oral: Administer without regard to meals. Do not break, chew, or crush ER tablets; do not open IR capsules. Do not administer two 40 mg IR capsules at once.

Bariatric surgery: Tablet, extended release: Some institutions may have specific protocols that conflict with these recommendations; refer to institutional protocols as appropriate. Switch to IR capsule.

Administration: Pediatric

Oral: Fluvastatin may be taken without regard to meals.

Immediate-release capsules: Do not open capsules; do not use two 40 mg capsules for an 80 mg once daily dose; extended release formulation should be used.

Extended-release tablet: Do not break, chew, or crush; swallow whole.

Use: Labeled Indications

Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: As an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia.

Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (pediatrics): As an adjunct to diet to reduce LDL-C in pediatric patients ≥10 years of age with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: As an adjunct to diet to reduce LDL-C in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia.

Prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease:

Primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: To reduce the risk of myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina in adults without a history of coronary heart disease (CHD) but who have multiple CHD risk factors.

Secondary prevention in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: To reduce the risk of MI, stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina in patients with a history of CHD.

Medication Safety Issues
Sound-alike/look-alike issues:

Fluvastatin may be confused with fluoxetine, nystatin, pitavastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (when referred to as "statins") may be confused with nystatin.

Metabolism/Transport Effects

Substrate of CYP2C8 (minor), CYP2C9 (major), CYP2D6 (minor), CYP3A4 (minor), OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3); Note: Assignment of Major/Minor substrate status based on clinically relevant drug interaction potential

Drug Interactions

Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the Lexicomp drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.

Abiraterone Acetate: May enhance the myopathic (rhabdomyolysis) effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Acipimox: May enhance the myopathic (rhabdomyolysis) effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Alpelisib: May decrease the serum concentration of CYP2C9 Substrates (High risk with Inducers). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Asunaprevir: May increase the serum concentration of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Atazanavir: May increase the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Management: When used with atazanavir/cobicistat, initiate fluvastatin at the lowest recommended dose and monitor clinical response (particularly any evidence of toxicity) to dose titration. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Bezafibrate: May enhance the myopathic (rhabdomyolysis) effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Bezafibrate may increase the serum concentration of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). More specifically, bezafibrate may increase the serum concentration of fluvastatin Management: Avoid use of bezafibrate and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) unless strictly indicated due to the increased of muscle toxicity (including rhabdomyolysis). In patients who may be predisposed to myopathy, concomitant use is contraindicated. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Cholestyramine Resin: May decrease the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Management: Separate the administration of fluvastatin and cholestyramine to maximize fluvastatin absorption. Administer fluvastatin 2 to 4 hours, or longer, after cholestyramine administration. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Ciprofibrate: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Management: Avoid the use of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and ciprofibrate if possible. If concomitant therapy is considered, benefits should be carefully weighed against the risks, and patients should be monitored closely for signs/symptoms of muscle toxicity. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Cobicistat: May increase the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Colchicine: May enhance the myopathic (rhabdomyolysis) effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Colchicine may increase the serum concentration of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) may increase the serum concentration of Colchicine. Risk C: Monitor therapy

CycloSPORINE (Systemic): May increase the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Management: Limit fluvastatin to 20 mg twice daily and avoid use of fluvastatin extended-release tablets in patients who are also receiving cyclosporine and monitor for fluvastatin toxicities (eg, myalgia, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis). Risk D: Consider therapy modification

CYP2C9 Inducers (Moderate): May decrease the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Risk C: Monitor therapy

CYP2C9 Inhibitors (Moderate): May increase the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Management: Fluvastatin should be used at the lowest effective dose and should not exceed 20 mg twice daily when combined with moderate CYP2C9 inhibitors. Avoid coadministration of fluvastatin extended-release tablets with moderate CYP2C9 inhibitors. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Daclatasvir: May increase the serum concentration of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Risk C: Monitor therapy

DAPTOmycin: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of DAPTOmycin. Specifically, the risk of skeletal muscle toxicity may be increased. Management: Consider temporarily stopping statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) therapy prior to daptomycin. If daptomycin is used with a statin, creatine phosphokinase (CPK) monitoring could be considered. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Darolutamide: May increase the serum concentration of OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Elbasvir and Grazoprevir: May increase the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Eltrombopag: May increase the serum concentration of OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Encorafenib: May increase the serum concentration of OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Etravirine: May increase the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Fenofibrate and Derivatives: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin: Fluvastatin may increase the serum concentration of Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin. Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin may increase the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Fostemsavir: May increase the serum concentration of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Management: Use the lowest possible starting statin dose and monitor patients closely for statin-related adverse effects (eg, muscle aches and pains) during coadministration with fostemsavir. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Fusidic Acid (Systemic): May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Specifically, the risk for muscle toxicities, including rhabdomyolysis may be significantly increased. Management: Avoid concurrent use whenever possible. Use is listed as contraindicated in product characteristic summaries in several countries, although UK labeling suggests that use could be considered under exceptional circumstances and with close supervision. Risk X: Avoid combination

Gemfibrozil: May enhance the myopathic (rhabdomyolysis) effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Risk X: Avoid combination

Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir: May increase the serum concentration of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Management: Use the lowest statin dose possible if combined with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir and monitor for increased statin effects/toxicities. Avoid concomitant use with atorva-, simva-, or lovastatin. Limit rosuvastatin to 10 mg daily and reduce pravastatin dose 50% Risk D: Consider therapy modification

GlyBURIDE: May increase the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Fluvastatin may increase the serum concentration of GlyBURIDE. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Lanthanum: May decrease the serum concentration of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Management: Administer HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg, statins) at least two hours before or after lanthanum. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Leflunomide: May increase the serum concentration of OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Leniolisib: May increase the serum concentration of OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk X: Avoid combination

Letermovir: May increase the serum concentration of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Lumacaftor and Ivacaftor: May decrease the serum concentration of CYP2C9 Substrates (High Risk with Inhibitors or Inducers). Lumacaftor and Ivacaftor may increase the serum concentration of CYP2C9 Substrates (High Risk with Inhibitors or Inducers). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Niacin: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, and Dasabuvir: May increase the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Management: Canadian product labeling recommends use of the lowest fluvastatin dose with this combination. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Pretomanid: May increase the serum concentration of OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Raltegravir: May enhance the myopathic (rhabdomyolysis) effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Red Yeast Rice: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Risk X: Avoid combination

Repaglinide: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) may increase the serum concentration of Repaglinide. Risk C: Monitor therapy

RifAMPin: May decrease the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Specifically, this occurs with prolonged coadministration. RifAMPin may increase the serum concentration of Fluvastatin. Specifically, this occurs upon rifampin initiation. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Rifapentine: May decrease the serum concentration of CYP2C9 Substrates (High risk with Inducers). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Roxadustat: May increase the serum concentration of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Rupatadine: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Specifically, the risk for increased CPK and/or other muscle toxicities may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Teriflunomide: May increase the serum concentration of OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Trabectedin: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) may enhance the myopathic (rhabdomyolysis) effect of Trabectedin. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Trofinetide: May increase the serum concentration of OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Management: Avoid concurrent use with OATP1B1/1B3 substrates for which small changes in exposure may be associated with serious toxicities. Monitor for evidence of an altered response to any OATP1B1/1B3 substrate if used together with trofinetide. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Vitamin K Antagonists (eg, warfarin): HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Vitamin K Antagonists. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Voclosporin: May increase the serum concentration of OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Voxilaprevir: May increase the serum concentration of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins). Management: Use the lowest statin dose possible if combined with voxilaprevir and monitor patients for increased statin effects/toxicities. Avoid concomitant use of voxilaprevir with rosuvastatin or pitavastatin, and limit pravastatin doses to 40 mg daily. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Food Interactions

Food reduces rate but not the extent of absorption. Management: Administer without regard to meals.

Reproductive Considerations

Adequate contraception is recommended if an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) is required in patients who may become pregnant (AHA/ACC [Grundy 2019]; CCS [Pearson 2021]). Use of fluvastatin is contraindicated in patients who could become pregnant. Patients planning to become pregnant should discuss their lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as risks and benefits of statin therapy with their health care team (CCS [Pearson 2021]). When appropriate, statins can be discontinued 1 to 2 months prior to conception (AHA/ACC [Grundy 2019]).

When a statin is needed in a patient of reproductive potential, a more hydrophilic option (eg, pravastatin, rosuvastatin) may be preferred to limit placental transfer (CCS [Pearson 2021]).

Pregnancy Considerations

In healthy pregnancies, changes in lipid synthesis occur that are required for normal placental and fetal growth. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides increase as pregnancy progresses and decline postpartum. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) decrease the synthesis of cholesterol and substances derived from cholesterol. Therefore, based on the mechanism of action, in utero exposure may cause fetal harm (Lecarpentier 2012); however, data from available studies have not shown an increased risk of major congenital anomalies following first-trimester exposure (Bateman 2015; Chang 2021; Vahedian-Azimi 2021a). Additional data are needed to evaluate other pregnancy outcomes, such as miscarriage (Vahedian-Azimi 2021b).

Because there is potential for fetal harm, statins should be discontinued once pregnancy is recognized (AHA/ACC [Grundy 2019]; Brunham 2018). If lipid-lowering therapy during pregnancy is required, it should be individualized based on the therapeutic needs of the patient, considering the lifetime risk of untreated disease, use of nonstatin therapies, as well as the known risks and benefits of statins. Based on limited data, when a statin is needed in a pregnant patient, a more hydrophilic option (eg, pravastatin, rosuvastatin) may be preferred. Lipophilic statins (eg, atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, pitavastatin) may be more likely to cross the placenta and increase the risk of congenital malformations (AHA/ACC [Grundy 2019]; CCS [Pearson 2021]; Lecarpentier 2012).

Additional data are needed to clarify the role of statins for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in at-risk pregnant patients (AHA/ACC [Grundy 2019]; CCS [Pearson 2021]; Parikh 2021).

Breastfeeding Considerations

It is not known if fluvastatin is present in breast milk.

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) decrease the synthesis of cholesterol and substances derived from cholesterol. Normal concentrations of cholesterol in breast milk are required for infant development (Holmsen 2017; Lecarpentier 2012). Due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed infant, use while breastfeeding is not recommended by the manufacturer. Available guidelines recommend resuming statin therapy once breastfeeding is completed (AHA/ACC [Grundy 2019]; CCS [Pearson 2021]).

Dietary Considerations

Generally, patients should be placed on a standard cholesterol-lowering diet and other lifestyle modifications for 3 to 6 months prior to the initiation of drug therapy. The diet should be continued during drug therapy. However, for patients with advanced risk factors (eg, known coronary heart disease), drug therapy may be initiated concurrently with diet modification.

Red yeast rice contains variable amounts of several compounds that are structurally similar to HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, primarily monacolin K (or mevinolin) which is structurally identical to lovastatin; concurrent use of red yeast rice with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors may increase the incidence of adverse and toxic effects (Lapi 2008; Smith 2003).

Monitoring Parameters

American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Blood Cholesterol Guideline recommendations (ACC/AHA [Grundy 2019]):

Lipid panel (total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, triglycerides): Lipid profile (fasting or nonfasting) before initiating treatment. Fasting lipid profile should be rechecked 4 to 12 weeks after starting therapy and every 3 to 12 months thereafter. If 2 consecutive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels are <40 mg/dL, consider decreasing the dose.

Hepatic transaminase levels: Baseline measurement of hepatic transaminase levels (AST and ALT); measure AST, ALT, total bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatase if symptoms suggest hepatotoxicity (eg, unusual fatigue or weakness, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, yellowing of skin or sclera) during therapy.

CPK: CPK should not be routinely measured. Baseline CPK measurement is reasonable for some individuals (eg, family history of statin intolerance or muscle disease, clinical presentation, concomitant drug therapy that may increase risk of myopathy). May consider measuring a CPK in patient with symptoms suggestive of myopathy (pain, tenderness, stiffness, cramping, weakness, generalized fatigue).

Evaluate for new-onset diabetes mellitus during therapy; if diabetes develops, continue statin therapy and encourage adherence to a heart-healthy diet, physical activity, a healthy body weight, and tobacco cessation.

If patient develops a confusional state or memory impairment, may evaluate patient for nonstatin causes (eg, exposure to other drugs), systemic and neuropsychiatric causes, and the possibility of adverse effects associated with statin therapy.

Manufacturer's labeling: Consider neuromuscular and serologic testing if immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy is suspected.

Mechanism of Action

Acts by competitively inhibiting 3-hydroxyl-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, the enzyme that catalyzes the reduction of HMG-CoA to mevalonate; this is an early rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis. HDL is increased while total, LDL, and VLDL cholesterols; apolipoprotein B; and plasma triglycerides are decreased. In addition to the ability of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors to decrease levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), they also possess pleiotropic properties including improved endothelial function, reduced inflammation at the site of the coronary plaque, inhibition of platelet aggregation, and anticoagulant effects (de Denus 2002; Ray 2005).

Pharmacokinetics (Adult Data Unless Noted)

Onset of action: Peak effect: Maximal LDL-C reductions achieved within 4 weeks

Distribution: Vdss: 0.35 L/kg

Protein binding: 98%

Metabolism: Hepatic to inactive and active metabolites (oxidative metabolism via CYP2C9 [~75%], CYP2C8 [~5%], and CYP3A4 [~20%] isoenzymes); active forms do not circulate systemically; extensive (saturable) first-pass hepatic extraction

Bioavailability: Absolute: Immediate-release: 24%; Extended-release: ~29% (increased by ~50% when administered with a high-fat meal)

Half-life elimination: Immediate-release: ~3 hours; Extended-release: 7.3 to 10.5 hours (due to prolonged absorption time) (Barilla 2004)

Time to peak:

Immediate-release: <1 hour (delayed more than 2-fold when administered with food as compared to administering 4 hours after the evening meal)

Extended-release: ~3 hours (minimally affected by low-fat meals; however, with a high-fat meal, delayed by 2-fold)

Excretion: Feces (~90%; <2% unchanged); urine (~5%)

Pharmacokinetics: Additional Considerations (Adult Data Unless Noted)

Altered kidney function: In moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl 10 to 40 mL/minute), AUC and Cmax increased ~1.2-fold after administration of a single dose of 40 mg immediate-release fluvastatin; in ESRD on hemodialysis, the AUC increased ~1.5-fold.

Hepatic function impairment: AUC and Cmax increase ~2.5-fold after administration of a single dose of 40 mg immediate-release fluvastatin.

Brand Names: International
International Brand Names by Country
For country code abbreviations (show table)

  • (AE) United Arab Emirates: Lescol;
  • (AR) Argentina: Lescol;
  • (AT) Austria: Fluvastatin | Fluvastatin accord | Fluvastatin actavis | Fluvastatin hexal | Fluvastatin sandoz | Fluvastatin Stada | Lescol | Lescol mr;
  • (AU) Australia: Lescol | Vastin;
  • (BD) Bangladesh: Fluvas | Lescol;
  • (BE) Belgium: Fluvastatin sandoz | Fluvastatine EG | Fluvastatine Mylan | Fluvastatine Teva | Lescol | Lescol-exel;
  • (BG) Bulgaria: Lescol | Lescol xl | Luvinsta;
  • (BR) Brazil: Fluvastat | Lescol;
  • (CH) Switzerland: Fluvastatin Mepha | Fluvastatin sandoz | Fluvastatin Teva | Lescol;
  • (CL) Chile: Leucol;
  • (CN) China: Lai kuo ke | Lai shi ke | Lescol;
  • (CO) Colombia: Lescol | Sanacard;
  • (CZ) Czech Republic: Fluvastatin actavis | Fluvastatin mylan | Fluvastatin Teva | Lescol;
  • (DE) Germany: Cranoc | Fluvastatin 1A Pharma | Fluvastatin abz | Fluvastatin actavis | Fluvastatin AL | Fluvastatin beta | Fluvastatin ct | Fluvastatin hexal | Fluvastatin holsten | Fluvastatin puren | Fluvastatin ratiopharm | Fluvastatin sandoz | Fluvastatin Stada | Fluvastatin Teva | Fluvastatin Winthrop | Lescol | Locol;
  • (DO) Dominican Republic: Lescol;
  • (EC) Ecuador: Lescol;
  • (EE) Estonia: Fluvastatin | Fluvastatin accord | Lescol | Lescol xl;
  • (EG) Egypt: Fluvastatin | Lescol;
  • (ES) Spain: Digaril | Fluvastatina Actavis | Fluvastatina alter | Fluvastatina apotex | Fluvastatina aristo | Fluvastatina Aristogen | Fluvastatina Bexal | Fluvastatina Cinfa | Fluvastatina Edigen | Fluvastatina kern pharma | Fluvastatina Mylan | Fluvastatina Normon | Fluvastatina Ratio | Fluvastatina Sandoz | Fluvastatina Teva | Lescol | Liposit | Lymetel | Vaditon | Vaditon Prolib | Vaditon prolib;
  • (FI) Finland: Canef | Fluvastatin actavis | Fluvastatin mylan | Fluvastatin sandoz | Lescol;
  • (FR) France: Fluvastatine accord | Fluvastatine Actavis | Fluvastatine Arrow | Fluvastatine Biogaran | Fluvastatine Cristers | Fluvastatine EG | Fluvastatine evolugen | Fluvastatine isomed | Fluvastatine Mylan | Fluvastatine Qualimed | Fluvastatine Qualimed LP | Fluvastatine ranbaxy | Fluvastatine ratio | Fluvastatine sandoz | Fluvastatine Teva LP | Fluvastatine winthrop | Fluvastatine Zydus | Fractal | Lescol;
  • (GB) United Kingdom: Cadaff xl | Fluvastatin | Fluvastatin sandoz | Lescol | Luvinsta | Nandovar | Stefluvin;
  • (GR) Greece: Hovalin | Lescol | Lescol xl;
  • (HK) Hong Kong: Lescol;
  • (HR) Croatia: Flovella | Fluvascol;
  • (HU) Hungary: Fluvastatin sandoz | Lescol | Lochol | Stipatin;
  • (ID) Indonesia: Lescol;
  • (IE) Ireland: Lescol | Lochol | Luvinsta | Statease;
  • (IL) Israel: Lescol;
  • (IT) Italy: Fluvastatina | Fluvastatina Act | Fluvastatina DocG | Fluvastatina EG | Fluvastatina MG | Fluvastatina San | Fluvastatina Sandoz | Fluvastatina winthrop | Lescol | Lipaxan | Primesin;
  • (JO) Jordan: Lescol;
  • (JP) Japan: Fluvastatin | Lochol;
  • (KE) Kenya: Lescol;
  • (KR) Korea, Republic of: Lescol | Lescol xl | Xilep | Xilep xl | Zaireb XL;
  • (KW) Kuwait: Lescol;
  • (LB) Lebanon: Lescol;
  • (LT) Lithuania: Fluvastatin actavis | Lescol | Lescol xl;
  • (LU) Luxembourg: Lescol | Locol;
  • (LV) Latvia: Lescol | Lescol xl;
  • (MA) Morocco: Lescol;
  • (MX) Mexico: Lescol | Vastaflux;
  • (MY) Malaysia: Lescol | Lescol xl;
  • (NG) Nigeria: Lescol;
  • (NL) Netherlands: Canef | Fluvastatin | Fluvastatin sandoz | Fluvastatine | Fluvastatine accord | Fluvastatine Actavis | Fluvastatine CF | Fluvastatine Mylan | Fluvastatine ratiopharm | Lescol | Vaditon;
  • (NO) Norway: Fluvastatin | Fluvastatin abz | Fluvastatin accord | Fluvastatin holsten | Fluvastatin ratiopharm | Lescol;
  • (PE) Peru: Lescol;
  • (PH) Philippines: Fluvastatin | Lescol;
  • (PK) Pakistan: Lescol | Luvastin | Luvista;
  • (PL) Poland: Lescol;
  • (PR) Puerto Rico: Fluvastatin | Lescol;
  • (PT) Portugal: Canef | Cardiol | Fluvastatin | Fluvastatina Actavis | Fluvastatina alter | Fluvastatina Ciclum | Fluvastatina generis | Fluvastatina Germed | Fluvastatina Labesfal | Fluvastatina Mepha | Fluvastatina Mylan | Fluvastatina Ratiopharm | Fluvastatina Sandoz | Fluvastatina Teva | Lescol;
  • (PY) Paraguay: Lescol;
  • (QA) Qatar: Lescol XL;
  • (RO) Romania: Lescol;
  • (RU) Russian Federation: Lescol | Lescol forte;
  • (SA) Saudi Arabia: Lescol;
  • (SE) Sweden: Fluvastatin bluefish | Lescol;
  • (SG) Singapore: Lescol;
  • (SI) Slovenia: Fluvastatin actavis | Lescol;
  • (SK) Slovakia: Fluvastatin mylan | Lescol;
  • (TH) Thailand: Lescol;
  • (TN) Tunisia: Fluvasta | Lescol;
  • (TR) Turkey: Lescol;
  • (TW) Taiwan: Fluvastatin xl | Lescol;
  • (UA) Ukraine: Lescol | Lescol xl;
  • (UY) Uruguay: Lescol;
  • (ZA) South Africa: Lescol | Vaticol xl;
  • (ZM) Zambia: Lescol xl
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