Pitavastatin + Choline fenofibrate
Information about Pitavastatin + Choline fenofibrate
Pitavastatin + choline fenofibrate uses
Pitavastatin+Choline fenofibrate is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How pitavastatin + choline fenofibrate works
This is a combination of two lipid-lowering medicines: Pitavastatin and Choline fenofibrate. Pitavastatin prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while Choline fenofibrate works by lowering the levels of triglycerides in your blood. In addition, they both raise the levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL), and help improve your lipid profile.
Common side effects of pitavastatin + choline fenofibrate
Back pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Muscle pain, Leg pain, Increased liver enzymes, Nasal inflammation
Available Medicine for Pitavastatin + Choline fenofibrate
Expert advice for Pitavastatin + Choline fenofibrate
- Pitavastatin + Choline fenofibrate reduces high cholesterol levels and lowers the risk of heart disease.
- 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.
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Pitavastatin + Choline fenofibrate may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
- Lifestyle changes like a low-fat and salt diet, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medication work better.