Pivasta 4 mg Tablet

Uses

Pitavastatin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of high cholesterol.

Side Effects

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Feeling sick
• Headache
• Increased glucose level in blood
• Muscle pain
• Stomach pain
• Weakness

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Pitavastatin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Pitavastatin is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.

How it works

Pitavastatin belongs to the class of lipid-lowering drugs (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors/Statins). It blocks the enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required to make cholesterol in the body. As a result, it lowers triglycerides, "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the bod

Faqs

Q. What should I know about high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Your total cholesterol is made up of LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol as it can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart diseases and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. Triglycerides also are harmful fats found in your blood.

Q. Pitavastatin is superior to atorvastatin?
Pitavastatin and atorvastatin are different drugs belonging to the same class of HMG CoA reductase inhibitor (statins) and have the same mechanism of action. Their use in different conditions may vary depending upon individual response and therefore comparison between the two drugs cannot be drawn. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding their use.

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