PRODUCT DETAILS

About Pitavamed 4mg Tablet

PITAVASTATIN belongs to the class of medicines called 'statins' or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors primarily used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Additionally, PITAVASTATIN reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in future. High cholesterol known as hyperlipidaemia or dyslipidaemia occurs when there is an excess of the unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. When the cholesterol level is high in the blood, your arteries get narrowed and clogged, contributing to heart diseases, like stroke and heart attack. Two cholesterol types are found in our body, namely, good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) and bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). Good cholesterol is good for our heart and helps in reducing the bad cholesterol from our body. On the other hand, excess bad cholesterol (LDL) leads to the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.

PITAVASTATIN contains Pitavastatin that works by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the body that is essential to make cholesterol. Thereby, it decreases the production of LDL (bad cholesterol) by the liver. Also, PITAVASTATIN reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the brain's excess cholesterol deposition and the heart's major blood vessels.

Uses of Pitavamed 4mg Tablet

Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Medicinal Benefits of Pitavamed 4mg Tablet

PITAVASTATIN contains Pitavastatin used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. PITAVASTATIN inhibits HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the body that is essential to make cholesterol. Thereby, it decreases the production of LDL (bad cholesterol) by the liver. Also, PITAVASTATIN reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the excess cholesterol deposition in the major blood vessels of the brain and heart. PITAVASTATIN is also prescribed in children above 8 years and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (an inherited genetic disorder resulting in serious high cholesterol levels).

Directions for Use

Use PITAVASTATIN only when prescribed by a doctor. Always take PITAVASTATIN exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. Take PITAVASTATIN with or without food and swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results.

Side Effects of Pitavamed 4mg Tablet

Like all medicines, PITAVASTATIN can cause some common side effects such as constipation, diarrhoea, pain in arms or legs, muscle pain or back pain. Most of the side effects of PITAVASTATIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to PITAVASTATIN or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid using PITAVASTATIN if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women and consult a doctor before taking PITAVASTATIN. You are advised to take effective birth control measures while taking PITAVASTATIN to avoid pregnancy. Maintain a low-fat diet along with PITAVASTATIN for effective results. Avoid taking PITAVASTATIN if you have liver disease, including abnormal liver enzyme tests.  If you have uncontrolled fits, dehydration, severe infection or low blood pressure, high or low potassium levels in blood and surgery, stop taking PITAVASTATIN for a short period and consult a doctor. If you have a thyroid disorder, kidney, liver or muscle problems, please consult a doctor before taking PITAVASTATIN.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

PITAVASTATIN may have interaction with other medicines used to lower bad cholesterol (atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, fenofibrate, ezetimibe), immunosuppressant (cyclosporine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have a thyroid disorder, kidney, liver or muscle problems, please consult a doctor before taking PITAVASTATIN.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol with PITAVASTATIN as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with PITAVASTATIN.

PREGNANCY

PITAVASTATIN is a Category X pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking PITAVASTATIN.

BREAST FEEDING

Avoid breastfeeding while taking PITAVASTATIN as it may be unsafe for the baby. However, please consult a doctor before taking PITAVASTATIN.

DRIVING

PITAVASTATIN usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

Take PITAVASTATIN with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. PITAVASTATIN is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

KIDNEY

Take PITAVASTATIN with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.