PLAGRIL-A CAP - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions for PLAGRIL-A CAP and its Constituents
5 Rare Side-Effects
6 Disease Interactions
7 Technical Classification
8 Available Alternatives for PLAGRIL-A CAP
- 8.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 8.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

PLAGRIL-A CAP is a Schedule H drug.

PLAGRIL-A CAP is composed of: PITAVASTATIN (1 MG)

Pitavastatin is an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor or "statin." Pitavastatin reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). Pitavastatin is used to treat high cholesterol in adults. Lowering your cholesterol may help prevent heart disease and hardening of the arteries, conditions that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and vascular disease.

Usage

PITAVASTATIN is generally used to treat: High Cholesterol, Heart Attack

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for PLAGRIL-A CAP and its Constituents

Harmful to unborn baby, use effective form birth control with doctor’s guidance. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Check your progress in regular intervals. Monitor lipid level after 4weeks therapy.

Rare Side-Effects

PITAVASTATIN : Head Headache, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Nausea, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness

Disease Interactions

PITAVASTATIN can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

PITAVASTATIN is categorized as: STATINS / ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for PLAGRIL-A CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

PITAVA 1MG TAB	INR 90 for 10 TABLETS	PITAVASTATIN 1.0 MG
PIVASTA 1MG TAB	INR 53.3 for 10 TABLETS	PITAVASTATIN 1.0 MG
PLAGRIL-A CAP	INR 44.2 for 10 CAPSULES	PITAVASTATIN 1 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

LIVASTAT 4MG TAB	INR 200 for 10 TABLETS	PITAVASTATIN 4.0 MG
PITAVA 2MG TAB	INR 153.97 for 10 TABLETS	PITAVASTATIN 2.0 MG
PITAVASTATIN		PITAVASTATIN
PIVASTA 2MG TAB	INR 113 for 10 TABLETS	PITAVASTATIN 2.0 MG