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Pitamed-4 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

PITAVASTATIN-4MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

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

FAQs

Pitamed-4 Tablet is used to reduce bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Thereby, it reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in future.

Pitamed-4 Tablet 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, Pitamed-4 Tablet reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the excess cholesterol deposition in the major blood vessels of the brain and heart.

You are not recommended to take Pitamed-4 Tablet with atorvastatin as it may increase the risk of nerve damage. However, please consult a doctor before taking Pitamed-4 Tablet with any other medicines.

Yes, Pitamed-4 Tablet may cause rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of muscle tissue) and may lead to kidney failure, especially in patients with kidney disease and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). It is not necessary for everyone taking Pitamed-4 Tablet to experience this adverse effect. However, if you experience unexplained muscle pain, weakness or tenderness, especially with fever, dark coloured urine or unusual tiredness, please consult your doctor immediately.

Pitamed-4 Tablet should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase blood sugar levels. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended in diabetic patients and inform your doctor before taking Pitamed-4 Tablet if you are diabetic.

You are recommended to avoid eating foods rich in fat or cholesterol and caffeine as it may increase side effects.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Pitamed-4 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Therefore, take Pitamed-4 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Pitamed-4 Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

Pitamed-4 Tablet may cause side effects such as muscle pain, back pain, diarrhoea, constipation and pain in arms or legs. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

No, you should not take Pitamed-4 Tablet if you have active liver disease and elevated liver enzymes as Pitamed-4 Tablet may further worsen your liver condition.

Yes, Pitamed-4 Tablet is safe if used as per dose and duration advised by the doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions. Some people may experience few side effects after taking Pitamed-4 Tablet .

You should take Pitamed-4 Tablet for as long as it is advised by your doctor. You might need to take it lifelong as cholesterol levels will be maintained only while you are taking Pitamed-4 Tablet . If you stop Pitamed-4 Tablet without starting other treatment, your cholesterol levels may increase again. Therefore, do not stop taking it without first consulting your doctor.

No, Pitamed-4 Tablet does not cause hair loss. If you experience hair loss, then it may be due to some other medication that you are taking or due to some other condition. If you have any concerns, please discuss with your doctor.

Pitamed-4 Tablet may cause tiredness in some people. Not everyone taking Pitamed-4 Tablet will experience tiredness. Additionally, Pitamed-4 Tablet may cause muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, if you feel tired while taking Pitamed-4 Tablet , consult your doctor.

No, do not take alcohol with Pitamed-4 Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage. However, if you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss with your doctor.