PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S Benefits & Uses

PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Other Benefits

PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 4 mg, once daily
Geriatric	Disease: High Cholesterol Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 4 mg, once daily

PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S Related Warnings

Is the use of PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Pitadek Z will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Moderate
Is the use of PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Pitadek Z. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Mild
What is the effect of PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S on the Kidneys?

Pitadek Z may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Pitadek Z. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Pitadek Z only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S on the Heart?

Pitadek Z is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S with Other Drugs

PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Erythromycin

Gemfibrozil

Colchicine

Moderate

Mild

Warfarin

PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Hypothyroidism
Jaundice
Trauma
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S

Is this PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S for mental disorders.

No

PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S

When consumed with certain foods, PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking PITADEK Z 4/10MG TABLET 10S with alcohol will be.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 637

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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 641

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 545-546

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