Livazo 4mg 28 tablets

Category Of Livazo 4 Mg Tablets

• Anti-Hypercholesterolemia Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Pitavastatin

• Pitavastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that belongs to the statin class of drugs. Statins lower cholesterol levels in the blood by blocking 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A(HMG-CoA) reductase, an enzyme that's needed for the liver to produce cholesterol.
• Decreased hepatic cholesterol concentrations stimulate the upregulation of hepatic low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, which increases hepatic uptake of LDL & decreases LDL level in the blood.

Therapeutic Indications Of Livazo 4 Mg Tablets

• It is used to lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when a low-fat diet and lifestyle changes on their own have failed.
• Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance in the body necessary for normal growth. However, if there is too much cholesterol in your blood, it can build up on blood vessel walls, increasing the risk of blood clots and cardiovascular events. This is one of the most common causes of heart disease.
• You should maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment.

Method Of Administration Of Livazo 4 Mg Tablets

• Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water, with or without food. You can take it at any time of day. However, try to take your tablet at the same time every day.
• The usual starting dose is 1mg once a day. After a few weeks, your doctor may decide to increase your dose. The maximum dose is 4mg each day.
• If you have problems with your liver, you should not take more than 2mg a day.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Livazo 4 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Muscle weakness, tenderness, pain, rupture. On rare occasions, these muscle problems can be serious, including muscle breakdown resulting in kidney damage; and very rare deaths have occurred. Ron-Co Q10 Capsules may help to reduce muscle pain
2. Joint pain, muscle ache
3. Constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, feeling sick
4. Headache.
5. Swelling of the ankles, feet, or fingers
6. Stomach pain, dry mouth, being sick, loss of appetite, altered taste
7. Pale skin and feeling weak or breathless (anemia)
8. Itching or rash

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Livazo 4 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding