Description

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 in 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.

Take PITAVASTATIN as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you take PITAVASTATIN based on your medical condition. Some people may experience constipation, diarrhoea, pain in arms or legs, muscle pain or back pain. Most of these side effects of PITAVASTATIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

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.

Uses of PITAVASTATIN

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

Medicinal Benefits

PITAVASTATIN contains Pitavastatin used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. PITAVASTATIN inhibits 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 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

Take PITAVASTATIN with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of PITAVASTATIN

• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Pain in arms or legs
• Muscle pain
• Back pain