Pitavastatin

Pitavastatin is a medication used to lower high levels of blood cholestrol and triglycerides in patients. It helps in preventing cardiovascular diseases by increasing the level of good cholestrol in your body. It belongs to the class of drugs known as statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) that reduces production of fatty acids in our body.

It is advised that you should refrain from using Pitavastatin if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or are breastfeeding, have liver problems, allergic to the medicine or any ingredients in it, or taking gemfibrozil or cyclosporin. You should also consult your doctor before taking Pitavastatin if you have underactive thyroids, muscle problems, hormonal, endocrine, electrolyte or metabolism problems, on dialysis, taking warfarin, have history of alcohol abuse, diabetes, infection, low blood pressure, kidney problems, or taking any medicines or supplements.

There are no major side effects of Pitavastatin but you may experience constipation, back pain, and diarrhoea. You should consult your doctor if the effects last for long durations.

Pitavastatin is available only as tablets to be taken orally. You can have them with or without food but you should consult your doctor regarding the appropiate dosage.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Increased Cholesterol Levels In Blood

• Increased Triglycerides Levels In Blood

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Musculoskeletal Bone

• Muscle Or Joint Pain

• Allergic Reaction

• Headache

• Nausea

• Dyspepsia

• Nasopharyngitis

• Increased Liver Enzymes

• Increased Creatine Phosphokinase (Cpk) Level In Blood

• Diarrhoea

• Flatulence

• Constipation

• Joint Swelling

• Increased Glucose Level In Blood

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Livastat 4mg tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Livastat 4mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate kidney disease. Not advisable in patients with the severe kidney disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Not advisable in patients with the active liver disease.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Pitavastatin, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Pitavastatin as ingredient

• Livastat 4Mg Tablet

  Novazen Pharmaceuticals

• Pivasta 2mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Pivasta 4Mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Pivasta 1mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication is used to treat bad cholesterol. This medicine regulates cholesterol synthesis through prevention of the secretion of the liver enzyme and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase. As a consequence, an enhancement in LDL-receptor is noticed.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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