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Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet 10's

Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet 10's

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Composition

PITAVASTATIN-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Aar Ess Remedies Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet

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

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

Uses of Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet

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

Medicinal Benefits

Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet contains Pitavastatin used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Pitsafe-4 mg 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, Pitsafe-4 mg 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. Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet

  • Constipation

  • Diarrhoea

  • Pain in arms or legs

  • Muscle pain

  • Back pain

Drug Warnings

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

Drug Interactions

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

Drug-Food Interaction: Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid intake of caffeinated foods and drinks as it may increase the risk of adverse effects of Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet . Also, avoid alcohol consumption with Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

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

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

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

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Kidney

Caution

Take Pitsafe-4 mg 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

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

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

C-28, Sector-65, Nodia-201301, India
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FAQs

Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet is used to reduce bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Thereby, it reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in future.
Pitsafe-4 mg 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, Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet with atorvastatin as it may increase the risk of nerve damage. However, please consult a doctor before taking Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet with any other medicines.
Yes, Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg 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.
Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Therefore, take Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet if you have active liver disease and elevated liver enzymes as Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet may further worsen your liver condition.
Yes, Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet .
You should take Pitsafe-4 mg 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 Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet . If you stop Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet without starting other treatment, your cholesterol levels may increase again. Therefore, do not stop taking it without first consulting your doctor.
No, Pitsafe-4 mg 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.
Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet may cause tiredness in some people. Not everyone taking Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet will experience tiredness. Additionally, Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet may cause muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, if you feel tired while taking Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet , consult your doctor.
No, do not take alcohol with Pitsafe-4 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage. However, if you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss with your doctor.

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