Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg

Information About Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg

About Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg

The Medicine Brand Prastatin 20 mg is manufactured by Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Pravastatin.

Pakaging

10 Tablet

Active Ingredients For Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg

Pravastatin 20 mg

Diseases List For Which Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Hyperlipidaemias

Other Significations For Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg

This Medication Pravastatin is an oral drug for lowering the cholesterol in the blood that contributes to the formation of plaques in the walls of arteries that obstruct the flow of blood known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease Obstruction of the flow of blood to the heart causes heart attacks Obstruction of flow to the brain causes strokes Pravastatin has been shown to reduce the occurrence of heart attacks strokes and death caused by arteriosclerotic vascular disease It belongs to a class of drugs called HMGCoA reductase inhibitors commonly called statins Other statins include simvastatin Zocor lovastatin Mevacor atorvastatin Lipitor rosuvastatin Crestor and fluvastatin Lescol Statins reduce cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver HMGCoA reductase that is necessary for the production of cholesterol In the blood statins lower total and LDL bad cholesterol as well as triglycerides LDL cholesterol is believed to be an important cause of arteriosclerotic vascular disease Lowering LDL cholesterol levels slows progression or reduces the size of cholesterolcontaining plaques in the arteries of the heart and brain as well as other tissues Statins also increase HDL good cholesterol and higher levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with reduced arteriosclerotic vascular disease Raising HDL cholesterol levels may slow the progression of arteriosclerotic vascular disease Scientists have discovered that inflammation of the coronary arteries also may contribute to arteriosclerotic vascular disease Inflammation is associated with elevated levels of a protein called Creactive protein in the blood This Creactive protein can be measured by a test referred to as the highlysensitive Creactive protein test HsCRP Elevated levels of HsCRP predict the occurrence of heart attacks strokes and death In fact HsCRP is a better predictor of heart attacks strokes and death than cholesterol levels Statins reduce the levels of HsCRP and it has been suggested that statins may reduce arteriosclerotic vascular disease by reducing inflammation in addition to lowering levels of cholesterol Pravastatin was approved by the FDA in October 1991

Precautions To Be Taken Before Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg

Bile Acid Sequestrants Such As Cholestyramine Questran May Reduce The Absorption Of Pravastatin From The Intestine And Thereby Reduce Its Effects Therefore Pravastatin Should Be Taken One Hour Before Or Four Hours After Bile Acid Sequestrants The Use Of Pravastatin With Nicotinic Acid Gemfibrozil Lopid Or Other Drugs That Cause Liver Or Muscle Problems May Increase The Risk Of Muscle Problems

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg

Can We Take Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg

Can We Use Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg During Lactation

Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective

Side Effects Of Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Pravastatin- Prastatin 20 Mg