Pivasta 1 Tablet (Pitavastatin 1mg)

Pivasta 1mg Tablet is a medication used to lower high levels of blood cholestrol and triglycerides in patients. It helps in preventing cardiovascular diseases by increasing the level of good cholestrol in your body. It belongs to the class of drugs known as statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) that reduces production of fatty acids in our body.

It is advised that you should refrain from using Pivasta 1mg Tablet if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or are breastfeeding, have liver problems, allergic to the medicine or any ingredients in it, or taking gemfibrozil or cyclosporin. You should also consult your doctor before taking Pivasta 1mg Tablet if you have underactive thyroids, muscle problems, hormonal, endocrine, electrolyte or metabolism problems, on dialysis, taking warfarin, have history of alcohol abuse, diabetes, infection, low blood pressure, kidney problems, or taking any medicines or supplements.

There are no major side effects of Pivasta 1mg Tablet but you may experience constipation, back pain, and diarrhoea. You should consult your doctor if the effects last for long durations.

Pivasta 1mg Tablet is available only as tablets to be taken orally. You can have them with or without food but you should consult your doctor regarding the appropiate dosage.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Increased Cholesterol Levels In Blood

Increased Triglycerides Levels In Blood

 

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Musculoskeletal Bone

Muscle Or Joint Pain

Allergic Reaction

Headache

Nausea

Dyspepsia

Nasopharyngitis

Increased Liver Enzymes

Increased Creatine Phosphokinase (Cpk) Level In Blood

Diarrhoea

Flatulence

Constipation

Joint Swelling

Increased Glucose Level In Blood

Are there any missed dose instructions?

If you miss a dose of Pitavastatin, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

This medication is used to treat bad cholesterol. This medicine regulates cholesterol synthesis through prevention of the secretion of the liver enzyme and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase. As a consequence, an enhancement in LDL-receptor is noticed.