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Pivasta 4 mg Tablet

Manufactured byZydus Cadila
ContainsPitavastatin
Description
Pivasta 4 mg Tablet is used to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. It is also used to prevent long-term cardiovascular risks such as strokes and heart attacks. Patients are advised to follow a strict diet and exercise regimen along with this medicine for the best possible effect. This medicine is not recommended for use in children.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Pivasta 4 mg Tablet

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Back pain
  • Pain in the arms and legs
  • Runny Nose
  • Fever
  • Rash
  • Redness of skin

Uses of Pivasta 4 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Dyslipidemia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for this medicine to show its action is about 2 to 4 weeks.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time until which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to pitavastatin.

Liver Disease

Pivasta 4 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with active liver diseases or unexplained, persistent elevations in serum transaminases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings

Increased fasting serum glucose levels

Pivasta 4 mg Tablet may cause an increase in the blood glucose levels. This risk is especially higher in patients with diabetes. Close monitoring of blood glucose is recommended in patients receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments in either Pivasta 4 mg Tablet or the anti-diabetic medicines should be done based on the patient's clinical condition.

Heavy alcohol consumption

Heavy alcohol consumption is contraindicated during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects on the kidney and liver.

Missed Dose

If a dose of Pivasta 4 mg Tablet is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Erythromycin

Cyclosporine

Fenofibrate

Fluvastatin

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

Pivasta 4 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with active liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. It should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of liver diseases. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative should be done based on the patient's clinical condition.

Rhabdomyolysis

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of any muscle disorder due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Any symptoms of muscle pain or weakness should be reported to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Pivasta 4 mg Tablet should be taken exactly as instructed by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. The quantity consumed should not be greater or lesser than the prescribed one. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Report any adverse effects to the doctor immediately.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Pivasta 4 mg Tablet works by slowing down the production of cholesterol. It also helps in decreasing the blood levels of bad cholesterol.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Statins

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=PITAVASTATIN&pagesize=20&page=1

Pitavastatin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 7 August 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB08860

Pitavastatin: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 7 August 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a610018.html

Prescribing medicines in pregnancy database [Internet]. Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 2017 [cited 7 August 2017]. Available from:

http://www.tga.gov.au/prescribing-medicines-pregnancy-database
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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Aug 2017

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