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Elvastin-4 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PITAVASTATIN-4MG

Uses:

Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Medicinal Benefits:

Elvastin-4 Tablet contains Pitavastatin used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Elvastin-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, Elvastin-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. Elvastin-4 Tablet is also prescribed in children above 8 years and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (an inherited genetic disorder resulting in serious high cholesterol levels).

FAQs

Elvastin-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, Elvastin-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 Elvastin-4 Tablet with atorvastatin as it may increase the risk of nerve damage. However, please consult a doctor before taking Elvastin-4 Tablet with any other medicines.

Yes, Elvastin-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 Elvastin-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.

Elvastin-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 Elvastin-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 Elvastin-4 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Therefore, take Elvastin-4 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Elvastin-4 Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.