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Fluvastatin (Lescol, Canef, Vastin) is a member of the drug class of statins, used to treat hypercholesterolemia and to prevent cardiovascular disease. It has also been shown to exhibit antiviral activity against Hepatitis C.

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Trade names and prices of fluvastatin

Name Information Price* Quantity
       
Generic Fluvastatin 20mg 28 capsule $23 28 capsule
Generic Fluvastatin 40mg 28 capsule $29 28 capsule
Generic Fluvastatin 80mg 30 capsule $53 30 capsule
Lescol 20mg 28 capsules (fluvastatin) $29 28 capsules
Lescol 40mg 28 capsules (fluvastatin) $37 28 capsules
Lescol XL 80mg 28 tablets (fluvastatin) $70 28 tablets

*) Prices related to some of online drugstores. There are only approximate prices. For some of drugs is needed a prescription.

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