Pitava
Generic Name
Pravastatin
Packs Price
- Tab 4 mg(086434): 1x10: 624.30: 734.47
Company
NovaMed
Therapeutic Group
Lipid Modifying Agents
Indication Dosage
Adjunct To Diet For Primary Hypercholesterolaemia Or Combined (mixed) Hyperlipidaemias:
- Adult: 10-40mg Daily To Be Taken At Night, Dose To Be Adjusted At Intervals Of At Least 4 Weeks
- Children 8-14 Yrs: 10 Mg Once Daily At Night, Adjusted At Intervals Of At Least 4 Wk To Max 20 Mg Once Daily At Night;
- 14-18 Yrs: 10 Mg Once Daily At Night, Adjusted At Intervals Of At Least 4 Wk To Max 40 Mg Once Daily At Night.
Prevention Of Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Previous Myocardial Infarction Or Unstable Angina, Adjunct To Diet To Prevent Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Hypercholesterolaemia:
- Adult: 40 Mg Daily, Dose To Be Taken At Night
Reduction Of Hyperlipidaemia In Patients Receiving Immunosuppressive Therapy Following Solid-organ Transplantation:
- Adult: Initially 20mg Daily, Increased If Necessary Up To 40 Mg Daily, Dose To Be Taken At Night, Close Medical Supervision Is Required If Dose Is Increased To Maximum Dose
Content
- Tab 10mg /20mg /40mg: Pravastatin (as Sodium Salt) 10mg /20mg /40mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
Contra Indications
- Active Liver Disease. Adequate Contraception Must Be Used.
Precautions
- Active Liver Disease. Adequate Contraception Must Be Used.
Lactation
- Contraindicated or Not Recommended.
Side Effects
- Rash
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Headache
- Non-cardiac Chest Pain
- Gi Upset
- Fatigue
- Abnormal Urination
- Dysuria
- Nocturia
- Urinary Frequency.
- Rare: Fulminant Hepatic Necrosis