Pivasta 1 Tablet

Short Description

Pivasta 1 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

Pivasta 1 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. Pivasta 1 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Pivasta 1 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.