Fluvastatin
(Dorisin®,, Fluvastatin)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Capsules, Prolonged-Release Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No - Capsules can be taken with or without meals and should be swallowed as whole with a glass of water. Modified release products should not be crushed. Consider changing to an alternative medication for which other formulations are available.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Fluvastatin
Usual formulation brand names
Dorisin®,
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes, M/R tablets are
Modified release
Yes- M/R tablet available
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
N/A
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Consider changing to an alternative medication for which other formulations are available.
Notes
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