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Pitator 2mg contains the active ingredient Pitavastatin 2mg which belongs to the Statin group of drugs. The drug is indicated for the treatment of cases of hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia. Find out more information about Pitator 2mg below the following article.
1. What is Pitator 2mg?
Pitator 2mg contains active ingredient Pitavastatin 2mg is a statin medicine used to improve high or abnormally high blood cholesterol levels. Pitator reduces very low density lipoprotein levels by inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis in the liver.
2. In which cases is Pitator 2mg indicated?
Pitator 2mg is indicated as an adjunct to diet in the following cases:
Primary hyperlipidemia. Mixed dyslipidemia.
3. How to use Pitator to be effective?
How to use:
Can be taken at any time of the day because the absorption of Pitator is not affected by food. Take it at the same time every day to prevent forgetting. It should be taken with a full glass of water, preferably warm water. Use the drug in combination with a diet that limits fat and cholesterol. Pitator should be used when blood lipid levels cannot be controlled by diet, exercise and weight control measures. You may need to stop using Pitator for a short time if you have: uncontrolled seizures, an electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low potassium levels in your blood), severely low blood pressure serious illness, infection or illness, dehydration, surgery, or medical emergency. Pitator should only be used with a doctor's prescription. Do not self-medicate without consulting your doctor. Dosage depends on the medical condition of each patient and should be used as directed by the treating physician. You can refer to the following dose:
Adults: Dose 1-2 mg/time/day. Maximum dose 4mg/day. After 4 weeks of using Pitator, the dose needs to be adjusted depending on each person's response. Patients with renal failure: Dose 1mg/time/day. Maximum dose 2 mg/time/day. Concomitant use of Erythromycin: Maximum dose 1mg / time / day. Concomitant use of Rifampin: Not more than 2mg/time/day. What to do when you miss a dose of Pitator 2mg:
Use as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, take the next dose as directed and skip the missed dose. Do not take an extra dose to make up for the missed dose. What to do when overdosing Pitator 2mg:
If you exceed the prescribed dose, immediately contact the nearest medical center for timely treatment and treatment. Inform your healthcare provider about the medicine you overdosed on.
4. Undesirable effects occur when using Pitator 2mg
Contact the nearest medical center immediately if you have signs of an allergic reaction: Hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat, face, lips, tongue. In rare cases, the active ingredient Pitavastatin in Pitator can cause a breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor at once if you have unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if you develop unusual tiredness, fever, or dark urine. Common side effects may include: muscle pain, pain in your arms or legs, back pain, diarrhea, constipation. The undesirable effects listed above are not all-inclusive. Please inform your treating doctor if you experience any unusual effects during treatment other than the ones mentioned above.
5. What other drugs will affect Pitator 2mg?
Tell your treating doctor about all other medicines you use. Like Pitator, some other medicines can increase your risk of serious muscle problems, especially: Colchicine, Gemfibrozil, Fenofibric Acid, Fenofibrate, or medicines that contain Niacin. This list may not be exhaustive. Other drugs may affect Pitator, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible Pitator 2mg interactions are listed here.
6. Precautions before using Pitator 2mg?
You should not use Pitator 2mg if you are allergic to Pitavastatin or any of its ingredients or if you have: liver disease (including abnormal liver enzyme tests), if you are pregnant or breastfeeding breast-feeding, if you are taking Cyclosporine. Do not use Pitator if you are pregnant as it may harm an unborn baby. To prevent pregnancy during treatment, use effective birth control. If you become pregnant stop taking this medicine immediately and tell your doctor. Do not breast-feed while you are taking Pitator. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid disorder, if you drink large amounts of alcohol. Pitator can cause breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure. In the elderly or in patients with kidney disease or poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), muscle breakdown occurs more frequently. Pitator 2mg is a prescription drug, patients need to use it exactly as prescribed by the doctor for the treatment to be most effective, limiting unwanted effects that may occur to the body.
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