Pivasta 4 Tablet (Pitavastatin 4mg)

About Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s

Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s belongs to the class of medicines called ‘statins‘ or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors primarily used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Additionally, Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s 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 from our body. On the other hand, excess bad cholesterol (LDL) leads to the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.

Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s 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, Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the brain’s excess cholesterol deposition and the heart’s major blood vessels.

Take Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s 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 Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s 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 Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid using Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women and consult a doctor before taking Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s. You are advised to take effective birth control measures while taking Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s to avoid pregnancy. Maintain a low-fat diet along with Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s for effective results. Avoid taking Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s 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 Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s 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 Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s.

Uses of Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s

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

Medicinal Benefits

Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s contains Pitavastatin used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s inhibits 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, Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the excess cholesterol deposition in the major blood vessels of the brain and heart. Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s is also prescribed in children above 8 years and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (an inherited genetic disorder resulting in serious high cholesterol levels).

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Directions for Use

Use Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s only when prescribed by a doctor. Always take Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. Take Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s with or without food and swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s

Like all medicines, Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s can cause some common side effects such as constipation, diarrhoea, pain in arms or legs, muscle pain or back pain. Most of the side effects of Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid using Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women and consult a doctor before taking Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s. You are advised to take effective birth control measures while taking Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s to avoid pregnancy. Maintain a low-fat diet along with Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s for effective results. Avoid taking Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s 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 Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s 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 Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s may have interaction with other medicines used to lower bad cholesterol (atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, fenofibrate, ezetimibe), immunosuppressant (cyclosporine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid intake of caffeinated foods and drinks as it may increase the risk of adverse effects of Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s. Also, avoid alcohol consumption with Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s as it may increase the risk of liver problems.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have a thyroid disorder, kidney, liver or muscle problems, please consult a doctor before taking Pivasta 4 Tablet 10’s.