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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
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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).
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Pitostat 4 Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
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.
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.
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.
Have a query?
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.
Pitostat 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 Pitostat 4 Tablet if you have active liver disease and elevated liver enzymes as Pitostat 4 Tablet may further worsen your liver condition.
Yes, Pitostat 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 Pitostat 4 Tablet.
You should take Pitostat 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 Pitostat 4 Tablet. If you stop Pitostat 4 Tablet without starting other treatment, your cholesterol levels may increase again. Therefore, do not stop taking it without first consulting your doctor.
No, Pitostat 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.
Pitostat 4 Tablet may cause tiredness in some people. Not everyone taking Pitostat 4 Tablet will experience tiredness. Additionally, Pitostat 4 Tablet may cause muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, if you feel tired while taking Pitostat 4 Tablet, consult your doctor.
No, do not take alcohol with Pitostat 4 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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