Pravy 10mg Tablet
Rs.107for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Pravy Tablet
alcohol interaction for Pravy Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Pravy Tablet
lactation interaction for Pravy Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Pravy 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Usually, it should be taken at night or at bedtime.
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Usually, it should be taken at night or at bedtime.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pravy 10mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Pravy 10mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Pravy 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Pravy 10mg Tablet
Pravastatin(10mg)
Pravy tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and prevention of heart attack and stroke.
How pravy tablet works
Pravy 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).
Common side effects of pravy tablet
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Upper respiratory tract infection, Diarrhea, Headache
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Expert advice FOR Pravy Tablet
- 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 Pravastatin may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Do not take Pravastatin if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR Pravy 10mg Tablet
Pravastatin
Q. 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.
Q. What is Pravy 10mg Tablet used for? How does it work?
Pravy 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.
Q. For how long should I take Pravy 10mg Tablet?
You may need to take Pravy 10mg Tablet for life or for as long as directed by your doctor. The cholesterol levels will be maintained only until you are taking Pravy 10mg Tablet. Stopping Pravy 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.