Pitava 1mg Tablet

Short Description

Pitava 1mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Pitava 1mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin) used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pitava 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pitava 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pitava 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Pitava 1mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Interacting Medicines

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Pitava 1mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of 'good' cholesterol (HDL).

It can be taken with or without food at any time of the day. It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and a low-fat diet to lower the levels of fat in the blood. Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain. Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.