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Pitostat 4 Tablet

Pitostat 4 Tablet

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Composition

PITAVASTATIN-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

for this medicine

About Pitostat 4 Tablet

Pitostat 4 Tablet is used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Additionally, Pitostat 4 Tablet 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. 

Pitostat 4 Tablet contains Pitavastatin, which works by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the body that is essential to making cholesterol. Thereby, it decreases the production of LDL (bad cholesterol) by the liver. Also, Pitostat 4 Tablet reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the brain's excess cholesterol deposition and the heart's major blood vessels.

Take Pitostat 4 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you need to take Pitostat 4 Tablet 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 Pitostat 4 Tablet 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 Pitostat 4 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid using Pitostat 4 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You are advised to take effective birth control measures while taking Pitostat 4 Tablet to avoid pregnancy. Maintain a low-fat diet along with Pitostat 4 Tablet for effective results. Avoid taking Pitostat 4 Tablet 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 Pitostat 4 Tablet and consult a doctor.  If you have a thyroid disorder, kidney, liver or muscle problems, please consult a doctor before taking Pitostat 4 Tablet.

Uses of Pitostat 4 Tablet

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

Medicinal Benefits

Pitostat 4 Tablet contains Pitavastatin used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Pitostat 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, Pitostat 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. Pitostat 4 Tablet is also prescribed in children above 8 years and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (an inherited genetic disorder resulting in serious high cholesterol levels).

Directions for Use

Take Pitostat 4 Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Pitostat 4 Tablet

  • Constipation

  • Diarrhoea

  • Pain in arms or legs

  • Muscle pain

  • Back pain

Drug Warnings

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

Drug Interactions

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

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

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ATORVASTATIN
  • ROSUVASTATIN
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • FENOFIBRATE
  • EZETIMIBE
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • PRAVASTATIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low-fat diet. Limit your intake of dairy products made with whole milk and red meat. Prefer skim milk and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.

  • Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, whole grains, nuts and cut down beverages, processed and sugary foods.

  • Do regular exercises such as swimming, cycling, walking, or dancing and focus on losing weight as obesity also raises bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Pitostat 4 Tablet to monitor cholesterol levels in the blood and liver functioning.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hyperlipidemia: Also, dyslipidemia occurs when there is an excess of the unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. When there is a high cholesterol level in the blood, your arteries get narrowed and clogged, contributing to heart diseases, like stroke and heart attack. Eating high-fat or high-cholesterol-containing food/drinks and genetic factors are the primary causes of high cholesterol. There are two types of cholesterol found in our body: 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 in our body. On the other hand, excess bad cholesterol (LDL) leads to the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Pitostat 4 Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Pitostat 4 Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Pitostat 4 Tablet is a Category X pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Pitostat 4 Tablet.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Pitostat 4 Tablet as it may be unsafe for the baby. However, please consult a doctor before taking Pitostat 4 Tablet.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Pitostat 4 Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Pitostat 4 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Pitostat 4 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Pitostat 4 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Pitostat 4 Tablet is not recommended for children below 8 years of age. However, Pitostat 4 Tablet should be used with caution in children above 8 years if prescribed by a doctor.

Manufacturer/Marketer address

SCO 12, 2nd Floor, MDC Sector-5, Panchkula, 134109, Haryana, India
Other Info - PI73970

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FAQs

Pitostat 4 Tablet is used to reduce bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Thereby, it reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in future.
Pitostat 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, Pitostat 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 Pitostat 4 Tablet with atorvastatin as it may increase the risk of nerve damage. However, please consult a doctor before taking Pitostat 4 Tablet with any other medicines.
Yes, Pitostat 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 Pitostat 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.
Pitostat 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 Pitostat 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 Pitostat 4 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Therefore, take Pitostat 4 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Pitostat 4 Tablet, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

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