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Pitamed-2 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Pitamed-2 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
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Composition :

PITAVASTATIN-2MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Mednich Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Pitamed-2 Tablet

Pitamed-2 Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called 'statins' or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors primarily used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Additionally, Pitamed-2 Tablet reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in future. High cholesterol known as hyperlipidaemia or dyslipidaemia occurs when there is an excess of the unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. When the cholesterol level is high in the blood, your arteries get narrowed and clogged, contributing to heart diseases, like stroke and heart attack. Two cholesterol types are found in our body, namely, good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) and bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). Good cholesterol is good for our heart and helps in reducing the bad cholesterol in our body. On the other hand, excess bad cholesterol (LDL) leads to the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.

Pitamed-2 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, Pitamed-2 Tablet reduces the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the brain's excess cholesterol deposition and the heart's major blood vessels.

Take Pitamed-2 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Pitamed-2 Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience constipation, diarrhoea, pain in arms or legs, muscle pain or back pain. Most of these side effects of Pitamed-2 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Pitamed-2 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid using Pitamed-2 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women and consult a doctor before taking Pitamed-2 Tablet . You are advised to take effective birth control measures while taking Pitamed-2 Tablet to avoid pregnancy. Maintain a low-fat diet along with Pitamed-2 Tablet for effective results. Avoid taking Pitamed-2 Tablet if you have liver disease, including abnormal liver enzyme tests.  If you have uncontrolled fits, dehydration, severe infection or low blood pressure, high or low potassium levels in blood and surgery, stop taking Pitamed-2 Tablet for a short period and consult a doctor.  If you have a thyroid disorder, kidney, liver or muscle problems, please consult a doctor before taking Pitamed-2 Tablet .

Uses of Pitamed-2 Tablet

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

Directions for Use

Take Pitamed-2 Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Pitamed-2 Tablet contains Pitavastatin used to lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Pitamed-2 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, Pitamed-2 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. Pitamed-2 Tablet is also prescribed in children above 8 years and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (an inherited genetic disorder resulting in serious high cholesterol levels).

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Pitamed-2 Tablet
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of " Muscle Pain" caused by medication usage:
  • Report to Your Doctor: Inform your doctor about the muscle pain, as they may need to adjust your medication.
  • Stretch Regularly: Gentle stretching can help relieve muscle pain and stiffness.
  • Stay Hydrated: Adequate water intake supports muscle health by removing harmful substances and maintaining proper muscle function.
  • Warm or Cold Compresses: Apply cold or warm compresses to the affected area to reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Rest and Relaxation: Adequate rest helps alleviate muscle strain, while relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation can soothe muscle tightness, calm the mind, and promote relief from discomfort.
  • Gentle Exercise: Participate in low-impact activities, such as yoga or short walks, to improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and alleviate discomfort.
  • Consult a physician: If your symptoms don't improve or get worse, go to the doctor for help and guidance.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
  • Avoid trigger foods that can cause allergic reactions, such as nuts, shellfish, or dairy products.
  • Keep a food diary to track potential food allergens.
  • Include omega-3 rich foods like salmon and walnuts to reduce inflammation.
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing made from soft fabrics like cotton.
  • Apply cool compresses or take cool baths to reduce itching.
  • Use gentle soaps and avoid harsh skin products.
  • Reduce stress through relaxation techniques like meditation or deep breathing.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Common Cold:
  • Inform your doctor about the common cold symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as warm water or soup, to help thin out mucus.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Here are the steps to manage Joint Pain caused by medication usage:
  • Please inform your doctor about joint pain symptoms, as they may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Your doctor may prescribe common pain relievers if necessary to treat joint discomfort.
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to relieving joint discomfort. Regular exercise, such as low-impact sports like walking, cycling, or swimming, should be combined with a well-balanced diet. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
  • Applying heat or cold packs to the affected joint can help reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Please track when joint pain occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • If your joint pain is severe or prolonged, consult a doctor to rule out any underlying disorders that may require treatment.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Pitamed-2 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid using Pitamed-2 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding women and consult a doctor before taking Pitamed-2 Tablet . You are advised to take effective birth control measures while taking Pitamed-2 Tablet to avoid pregnancy. Maintain a low-fat diet along with Pitamed-2 Tablet for effective results. Avoid taking Pitamed-2 Tablet if you have liver disease, including abnormal liver enzyme tests.  If you have uncontrolled fits, dehydration, severe infection or low blood pressure, high or low potassium levels in the blood, and surgery, stop taking Pitamed-2 Tablet for a short period and consult a doctor. If you have a thyroid disorder, kidney, liver, or muscle problems, please consult a doctor before taking Pitamed-2 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PitavastatinCiclosporin
Critical
PitavastatinEzetimibe
Severe

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PitavastatinCiclosporin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Pitamed-2 Tablet:
Coadministration of Pitamed-2 Tablet with ciclosporin may significantly increase the blood levels of Pitamed-2 Tablet which can increase the risk of side effects such as liver problems and rhabdomyolysis(involves the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pitamed-2 Tablet with Ciclosporin is not recommended, as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like unexpected bruising or bleeding, skin rash, itching, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unexplained muscular pain, tenderness, or weakness, fever, dark urine, chills, joint pain, or swelling, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PitavastatinEzetimibe
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pitamed-2 Tablet:
Combining Ezetimibe with Pitamed-2 Tablet can increase the risk of liver damage, and rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ezetimibe with Pitamed-2 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like unexpected bruising or bleeding, skin rash, itching, exhaustion, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unexplained muscular pain, tenderness, or weakness, fever, dark urine, chills, joint pain, or swelling, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PitavastatinErythromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pitamed-2 Tablet:
Co-administration of Erythromycin raises the blood level of Pitamed-2 Tablet. This can increase the risk of side effects, especially liver problems and rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of skeletal muscle).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Erythromycin with Pitamed-2 Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, muscle pain, tenderness, and/or weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
PitavastatinLetermovir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pitamed-2 Tablet:
Co-administration of Letermovir with Pitamed-2 Tablet can increase the risk of liver damage, and rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pitamed-2 Tablet and Letermovir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms like unexpected bruising or bleeding, skin rash, itching, exhaustion, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unexplained muscular pain, tenderness, or weakness, fever, dark urine, chills, joint pain, or swelling, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PitavastatinTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pitamed-2 Tablet:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide with Pitamed-2 Tablet may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pitamed-2 Tablet and Teriflunomide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PitavastatinGemfibrozil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pitamed-2 Tablet:
When Gemfibrozil is used with Pitamed-2 Tablet, the chance of side effects such as liver damage and rhabdomyolysis(an uncommon but dangerous illness characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue) increases.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pitamed-2 Tablet and Gemfibrozil, you can take these medicines together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, muscle pain, tenderness, and/or weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
PitavastatinLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pitamed-2 Tablet:
Combining Leflunomide with Pitamed-2 Tablet can increase the risk and severity of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Leflunomide and Pitamed-2 Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, decreased hunger, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PitavastatinKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pitamed-2 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ketoconazole and Pitamed-2 Tablet may increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Pitamed-2 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PitavastatinClofibrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pitamed-2 Tablet:
Taking Pitamed-2 Tablet with Clofibrate can increase the risk of liver, and kidney damage and a condition called rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pitamed-2 Tablet with Clofibrate can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like unexpected bruising or bleeding, skin rash, itching, exhaustion, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unexplained muscular pain, tenderness, or weakness, fever, dark urine, chills, joint pain, or swelling, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PitavastatinColchicine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pitamed-2 Tablet:
Coadministration of colchicine and Pitamed-2 Tablet may increase the risk of conditions.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking colchicine with Pitamed-2 Tablet may possibly result in an interaction, but they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain, weakness, or tingling or numbness in your hands and feet. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low-fat diet. Limit your intake of dairy products made with whole milk and red meat. Prefer skim milk and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.
  • Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, whole grains, nuts and cut down beverages, processed and sugary foods.
  • Do regular exercises such as swimming, cycling, walking, or dancing and focus on losing weight as obesity also raises bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTILIPEMICS

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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Sunny S

Reviewed By

Sunny S

MBBS

Last Updated

Aug 20, 2024 | 12:52 PM IST

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FAQs

Pitamed-2 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, Pitamed-2 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 Pitamed-2 Tablet with atorvastatin as it may increase the risk of nerve damage. However, please consult a doctor before taking Pitamed-2 Tablet with any other medicines.

Yes, Pitamed-2 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 Pitamed-2 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.

Pitamed-2 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 Pitamed-2 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 Pitamed-2 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Therefore, take Pitamed-2 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Pitamed-2 Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ATORVASTATIN
  • ROSUVASTATIN
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • FENOFIBRATE
  • EZETIMIBE
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • PRAVASTATIN

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Pitamed-2 Tablet to monitor cholesterol levels in the blood and liver functioning.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hyperlipidemia: Also, dyslipidemia occurs when there is an excess of the unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. When there is a high cholesterol level in the blood, your arteries get narrowed and clogged that finally contributing to heart diseases, like stroke and heart attack. Eating high-fat or high-cholesterol-containing food/drinks and genetic factors are the primary causes of high cholesterol. There are two types of cholesterol found in our body: good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) and bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). Good cholesterol is good for our heart and helps in reducing the bad cholesterol in our body. On the other hand, excess bad cholesterol (LDL) leads to the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.

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