PITAVASTATIN

Overview

PITAVASTATIN is a Schedule H drug.
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

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

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

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PITAVASTATIN as Ingredient

LIVASTAT 4MG TABPITAVASTATIN 4.0 MG
PITAVA 1MG TABPITAVASTATIN 1.0 MG
PITAVA 2MG TABPITAVASTATIN 2.0 MG
PIVASTA 1MG TABPITAVASTATIN 1.0 MG
PIVASTA 2MG TABPITAVASTATIN 2.0 MG
PLAGRIL-A CAPPITAVASTATIN 1 MG