Livalo serves to reduce high levels of total cholesterol in the body, in patients with excess fat in the blood, while increasing levels of good cholesterol. In addition, treatment with Livalo should always be associated with a diet without saturated fats and cholesterol.
Livalo has in its composition pitavastatin calcium, which is responsible for inhibiting the production of cholesterol in the liver and for increasing the removal of "bad cholesterol" from the blood by the liver, which lowers total cholesterol levels.
Indications
Livalo is indicated for lowering high levels of total cholesterol in adults with excess fat in the blood.
Price
The price of Livalo varies between 70 and 160 reais and can be purchased in pharmacies, requiring a prescription.
How to take
Livalo should be taken once a day at any time and may be taken with or without food, and the recommended dose ranges from 1 to 4 mg.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Livalo may include diarrhea, constipation, flu, back pain, muscle pain, headache, flu, joint pain, pain in the extremities or inflammation in the nose and pharynx.
Contraindications
Livalo is contraindicated for women who are pregnant, of childbearing potential or who are breast-feeding, and for patients with liver disease, cyclosporine or allergy to any of the ingredients of the formula.
Also, if you are lactose intolerant or if you are taking other medicines you should talk to your doctor before starting Livalo.
