Prastatin 10mg Tablet

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Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 14 Nov 2025 | 12:30 PM (IST)

Prastatin 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, which in turn helps to reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

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General Information

Contains

Pravastatin (10mg)

Marketer

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Product introduction

Prastatin 10mg Tablet is a widely prescribed medicine and is regarded as safe for long-term use. It can be taken with or without food. You should take it every night at bedtime. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.

It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of the treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.

Common side effects of this medicine include musculoskeletal pain, nausea, vomiting, upper respiratory infection, diarrhea, and headache. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you notice any yellowing of your eyes or get repeated or unexplained muscle pains.

This medicine should not be used in conditions such as liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine as it may harm the developing baby. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while taking this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels.

Uses of Prastatin Tablet

High cholesterol
High triglycerides
Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Benefits of Prastatin Tablet

Prevention of heart attack and stroke
High levels of cholesterol can cause your blood vessels to narrow (atherosclerosis) and put you at risk of having a stroke or heart disease. Lowering the amount of this fat reduces the chances of this happening and helps you remain healthier for longer. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well.

Side effects of Prastatin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Prastatin

Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Upper respiratory tract infection
Diarrhea
Headache

How to use Prastatin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prastatin 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Prastatin Tablet works

Prastatin 10mg Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, raising the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Quick tips

It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping.
Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Prastatin 10mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
Do not take Prastatin 10mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Prastatin 10mg Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
It also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
In general, Prastatin 10mg Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Prastatin 10mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
Do not take Prastatin 10mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Prastatin 10mg Tablet

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Prastatin 10mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Prastatin 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Prastatin 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Prastatin 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Prastatin 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Prastatin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Nicotinic acid (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as muscle aches, tenderness, cramps, stiffness or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may adjust the doses of Nicotinic acid accordingly.

Severe

Bezafibrate (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Pravastatin accordingly.

Severe

Ritonavir (Oral Route)

Do not consume Pravastatin with Ritonavir. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the dose of Pravastatin as per the observations. Ritonavir may reduce blood levels of Pravastatin.

Severe

Ciclosporin (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as muscle aches, tenderness or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may closely monitor and adjust the doses of Pravastatin and Ciclosporin if required.

Severe

Ciclosporin (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What should I know about high cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Your total cholesterol is made up of LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol as it can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart diseases and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. Similarly, Triglycerides are a kind of fat found in your blood whose high levels are harmful for you.

What is Prastatin 10mg Tablet used for? How does it work?

Prastatin 10mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called statins that lower the cholesterol in the blood. It is used along with a healthy diet and exercise to reduce bad cholesterol and increase the amount of good cholesterol in the blood. It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the liver in order to decrease the amount of cholesterol that accumulates on the walls of arteries. Improving the levels of cholesterol in the blood helps to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

For how long should I take Prastatin 10mg Tablet?

You may need to take Prastatin 10mg Tablet for life or for as long as directed by your doctor. The cholesterol levels will be maintained only until you are taking Prastatin 10mg Tablet. Stopping Prastatin 10mg Tablet without starting a different treatment may increase your cholesterol levels again. This medicine has only a few side effects and is usually considered safe if taken as directed by the doctor.

Does Prastatin 10mg Tablet make you tired?

Yes, Prastatin 10mg Tablet can make you feel tired. This is because they reduce the energy supply to the muscles in the body. However, the exact reason behind the phenomena is unknown and needs more research. Tiredness usually occurs after exertion. Generalized fatigue is more often seen in people with heart disease or those suffering from liver illness. Prastatin 10mg Tablet also causes muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, must consult your doctor if you feel tired while taking Prastatin 10mg Tablet.

Is Prastatin 10mg Tablet safe to take?

Yes, Prastatin 10mg Tablet is safe to use if used as prescribed by the doctor and if the doctor's instructions are followed. The side effects of this medicine are few and do not occur in everyone.

Does Prastatin 10mg Tablet cause diabetes?

If you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, taking Prastatin 10mg Tablet may increase this risk slightly. This is because Prastatin 10mg Tablet can raise your blood sugar a little. If you already have type 2 diabetes, your doctor may advise monitoring your blood sugar levels more closely for the first few months. Tell your doctor if you find it harder to control your blood sugar.

What foods should be avoided when taking Prastatin 10mg Tablet?

Prastatin 10mg Tablet is used to decrease your blood cholesterol levels. Therefore, to seek the best results of this medicine, you should avoid foods that are high in calories like fried food and junk food. It is recommended to eat a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet. Be sure to follow all the exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietician.

Can I take alcohol with Prastatin 10mg Tablet?

No, it is not advised to take alcohol with Prastatin 10mg Tablet. This is because the risk of developing liver problems increases if you drink alcohol while taking this medicine. Moreover, there is a significant increase in the triglyceride levels if Prastatin 10mg Tablet is taken along with alcohol. This can further lead to liver damage and also worsen some of the side effects such as muscle pain, muscle weakness and tenderness. People with liver problems are therefore advised not to take Prastatin 10mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Thye also refrains from consuming alcohol while taking this medicine to get maximum benefit.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Medium- chain hydroxy acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - HDL

Cholesterol - LDL

Cholesterol - Total

Triglycerides

References

Bersot TP. Drug Therapy for Hypercholesterolemia and Dyslipidemia. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 892-98.
Gotto AM Jr, Opie LH. Lipid-Modifying Antiatherosclerotic Drugs. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 418
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1143-44.
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Name: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India / Godown A, Gat No. 408 and 410, Vill: Urse, Tal: Maval, Pune-410 506, Maharashtra, India.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Prastatin Tablet

Benefits of Prastatin Tablet

Side effects of Prastatin Tablet

How to use Prastatin Tablet

How Prastatin Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Nicotinic acid (Oral Route)

Bezafibrate (Oral Route)

Ritonavir (Oral Route)

Ciclosporin (Oral Route)

Ciclosporin (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What should I know about high cholesterol?

What is Prastatin 10mg Tablet used for? How does it work?

For how long should I take Prastatin 10mg Tablet?

Does Prastatin 10mg Tablet make you tired?

Is Prastatin 10mg Tablet safe to take?

Does Prastatin 10mg Tablet cause diabetes?

What foods should be avoided when taking Prastatin 10mg Tablet?

Can I take alcohol with Prastatin 10mg Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - HDL

Cholesterol - LDL

Cholesterol - Total

Triglycerides

References

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