| Brand Name: |
Pivasta |
| Generic Name: |
Pitavastatin |
| Form: |
Tablet |
| Manufacturer: |
Zydus Cardiva |
What is Pivasta?
Pivasta 1mg (Pitavastatin 1mg) is a type of medicine called a statin. It can be used to help treat high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). Pivasta reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides, and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (good cholesterol) by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.
Pitavastatin inhibits the actions of an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase. HMG-CoA reductase helps to synthesize cholesterol in the body.
How is Pivasta used?
Each strip of Pivasta 1mg contains 10 tablets.
Pivasta 1mg is the lowest dosage of tablets available. Pivasta 2mg and Pivasta 4mg is also available.
Most patients begins with a starting daily dosage of 2mg per day. A maintenance dose of 1mg per day to 4mg per day may be given afterwards dependant upon treatment response.
Pivasta tablets are to be swallowed whole with a glass of water and can be taken with or without food.
Adverse effects
Pitavastatin can cause some serious side effects in some people. This is usually very rare. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice:
- liver problems (increased risk in patients who frequently drink alcohol)
- muscular problems (myopathy)
- Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue)
- change in the amount of urine produced
- confusion, memory problems, mental or mood changes (eg, depression)
- muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (with or without fever or fatigue)
- symptoms of liver problems (eg, dark urine; pale stools; severe or persistent nausea, loss of appetite, or stomach pain; unusual tiredness; yellowing of the skin or eyes)
More common side effects of Pitavastatin you may experience include back pain, constipation, and diarrhea. These are more common, but if they become troublesome or persistent, notify your doctor.
Warnings
Pivasta must not be taken in certain situations. Do not take Pivasta if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in pitavastatin
- you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- you have liver problems or unexplained abnormal liver function tests
- you are taking cyclosporine or gemfibrozil
Before beginning treatment with Pivasta, tell your doctor if:
- you are taking any other medicines (particularly colchicine, cyclosporine, daptomycin, erythromycin, fibrates including fenofibrate and gemfibrozil, niacin, rifampin or warfarin)
- you are allergic to any medicines, foods, or other substances
- you have a history of diabetes, kidney problems, low blood pressure, a serious infection, or seizures
- you have muscular problems (eg, pain, weakness)
- you have an underactive thyroid
- you have metabolism, hormonal, endocrine, or electrolyte problems
- you drink alcohol or have a history of liver problems or alcohol abuse
- you are on dialysis or have recently had major surgery or a serious injury
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