Pivasta (Livalo)2 Mg – 100 tablet

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Each Pivasta contains 2mg Pitavastatin 100 tablet It is used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in adults.

Active Ingrediant: Pitavastatin
Generic Name: Pivasta
Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Strength: 2 Mg
Dosage Type: Tablet
Packaging Type: Foil in Pharmacy Box
Contains: 100 Tab

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Pitavastatin Information

Pronunciation

pi TA va sta tin

What is this drug used for?

• It is used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol (HDL).
• It is used to lower triglycerides.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

Frequently reported side effects of this drug

• Back pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

Other side effects of this drug: Talk with your doctor right away if you have any of these signs of:

• Unable to pass urine
• Change in amount of urine passed
• Muscle pain
• Muscle tenderness
• Muscle weakness
• Liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, lack of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, light-colored stools, vomiting, or yellow skin or eyes.
• Signs of a significant reaction like wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Medication Safety Issues

Sound-alike/look-alike issues:

Pitavastatin may be confused with atorvaSTATin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, nystatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin

Storage and Stability

Store at 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Protect from light.

Adverse Reactions

Central nervous system: Headache
Dermatologic: Pruritus, skin rash, urticaria
Endocrine & metabolic: Increased serum glucose
Gastrointestinal: Constipation, diarrhea
Hepatic: Increased serum alkaline phosphatase, increased serum bilirubin, increased serum transaminases
Hypersensitivity: Hypersensitivity reaction
Infection: Influenza
Neuromuscular & skeletal: Arthralgia, back pain, increased creatine phosphokinase in blood specimen, myalgia
Respiratory: Nasopharyngitis