Pravy 10mg Tablet is a statin used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, reducing the risk of heart disease.

Introduction:
Pravy 10mg Tablet is a widely prescribed medicine and is regarded as safe for long-term use. It can be taken with or without food, preferably at bedtime. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of the treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. Common side effects include musculoskeletal pain, nausea, vomiting, upper respiratory infection, diarrhea, and headache. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you notice any yellowing of your eyes or get repeated or unexplained muscle pains. This medicine should not be used in conditions such as liver disease. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine as it may harm the developing baby. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while taking this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

How to Use:
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. Pravy 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it Works:
Pravy 10mg 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).

Quick Tips:

• It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping.
• 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.
• Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Pravy 10mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
• Do not take Pravy 10mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Interacting Drugs:

• Amiodarone
• Amlodipine
• Azithromycin
• Benidipine