Pitavastatin + Ezetimibe

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 25 Nov 2020 | 10:48 AM (UTC)

Pitavastatin + Ezetimibe Uses

Pitavastatin+Ezetimibe is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.

How Pitavastatin + Ezetimibe works

Pitavastatin + Ezetimibe is a combination of two medicines: Pitavastatin and Ezetimibe. Pitavastatin is a lipid-lowering medicine which prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while raising "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor which prevents absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide better reduction of cholesterol in your body.

Common side effects of Pitavastatin + Ezetimibe

Headache, Tiredness, Muscle pain, Back pain, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Increased liver enzymes

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Medicine brands for Pitavastatin + Ezetimibe

Pitamed-EZ

Mednich Pharmaceuticals

₹267 to ₹267

1 variant(s)

Livastat-EZ

Novazen Pharmaceuticals

AAR ESS Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹332 to ₹332

1 variant(s)

Pitsafe-EZ

AAR ESS Remedies Pvt Ltd

Expert advice for Pitavastatin + Ezetimibe

You have been prescribed Pitavastatin + Ezetimibe for the treatment of high cholesterol.
Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
It can be taken with or without food.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.