Pitavastatin
Uses
Pivasta is used in the treatment of increased triglycerides levels in blood and increased cholesterol levels in blood.
How it Works
Pivasta is known as a statin or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Pivasta regulates the amount of cholesterol and other lipids made by the body. Pivasta works by blocking the action of a the enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase which the body needs to make cholesterol. This lowers the level of cholesterol and directly lowers the risk of increased triglycerides levels in blood and increased cholesterol levels in blood.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Pivasta may suffer from such side effects;
Musculoskeletal pain,
Allergic reaction,
Headache,
Nausea,
Dyspepsia,
Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood,
Diarrhoea,
Flatulence,
Joint swelling,
Nasopharyngitis,
Increased liver enzymes
Customers also bought
Popular Products
Similar Product
