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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Metabolica Lifecare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No-22, Pratham Society, Near Telephone Exchange Wakad Chinchwad Pune Pune Mh 411057 In
Other Info - PLA0409

FAQs

Plaqstat-BA Tablet works by blocking the production of cholesterol in the liver. Thereby, it helps treat high cholesterol.

Do not discontinue Plaqstat-BA Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it could lead to a rise in cholesterol. To get effective results, continue taking Plaqstat-BA Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not hesitate to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Plaqstat-BA Tablet .

Tendon problems may happen in people taking Plaqstat-BA Tablet . Consult the doctor if you experience pain, swelling, inflammation and tears of tendons, including Achilles (back of ankle), arm and shoulder. The risk of tendon problems may be increased if you are above 60 years of age, have renal problems, have had tendon problems or are taking antibiotics or corticosteroids.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Plaqstat-BA Tablet . Please consult a doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Plaqstat-BA Tablet may harm the unborn baby. Do not take Plaqstat-BA Tablet if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or if you are trying to become pregnant. Consult the doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment with Plaqstat-BA Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is unknown if Bempedoic acid passes into breast milk. Do not take Plaqstat-BA Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Not applicable

Plaqstat-BA Tablet has no or little influence on your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

It is not known if Plaqstat-BA Tablet is safe and effective in people with liver disease. Please consult the doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

It is not known if Plaqstat-BA Tablet is safe and effective in people with kidney disease, including end-stage kidney disease, who are on dialysis. Please consult the doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Plaqstat-BA Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

About Plaqstat-BA Tablet

Plaqstat-BA Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ACL) inhibitors used together with lifestyle changes and certain cholesterol-lowering medicines to decrease bad cholesterol in patients with heart disease or familial heterozygous hypercholesterolemia (an inherited condition in which cholesterol cannot be removed from the body normally).
 
Plaqstat-BA Tablet contains Bempedoic acid, which works by blocking an enzyme (ATP citrate lyase) needed for the production of cholesterol. This helps block the production of cholesterol in the liver and increases the removal of LDL cholesterol. Thereby, it helps decrease bad cholesterol in the body.
 
In some cases, Plaqstat-BA Tablet may cause side effects such as anaemia, gout, and pain in the shoulders, arms or legs. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Do not take Plaqstat-BA Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Plaqstat-BA Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Inform the doctor regarding your health condition and medicines you are taking to rule out any possible side effects/interactions.

Uses of Plaqstat-BA Tablet

High cholesterol

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Medicinal Benefits

Plaqstat-BA Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ACL) inhibitors used in addition to the cholesterol-lowering diet in adult patients with primary hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol) or mixed dyslipidaemia (imbalance of lipids), which are conditions that cause a high cholesterol level in the blood. Plaqstat-BA Tablet contains Bempedoic acid, which works by blocking an enzyme (ATP citrate lyase) needed for the production of cholesterol. This helps block the production of cholesterol in the liver and increases the removal of LDL cholesterol. Thereby, it helps decrease bad cholesterol in the body.

Directions for Use

Take Plaqstat-BA Tablet with food or between meals or as advised by the doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.

Side Effects of Plaqstat-BA Tablet

  • Anaemia (low red blood cells)
  • Gout (increased levels of uric acid)
  • Pain in arms, legs, or shoulders
  • Muscle spasms

Drug Warnings

Do not take Plaqstat-BA Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform the doctor if you have/had gout, severe kidney or liver problems, or tendon problems. Consult the doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment with Plaqstat-BA Tablet . Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of gout (tender joints, joint redness, severe foot pain, especially in the toe joint, warm joints, and swelling), tendon problems (pain, swelling, tears and inflammation of tendons), or tendon rupture (hear or feel a snap or pop in a tendon area, bruising right after an injury in a tendon area, or are unable to move the affected area or put weight on the affected area).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Bempedoic acidGrepafloxacin
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How does the drug interact with Plaqstat-BA Tablet:
Co-administration of Plaqstat-BA Tablet and enoxacin can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Plaqstat-BA Tablet can be taken with Enoxacin if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling in joints consult a doctor. Exercise and using the impacted area should both be avoided. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Bempedoic acidGrepafloxacin
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How does the drug interact with Plaqstat-BA Tablet:
Co-administration of Plaqstat-BA Tablet and Grepafloxacin can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Plaqstat-BA Tablet can be taken with Grepafloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of joints, consult a doctor. Exercise and using the impacted area should both be avoided. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Plaqstat-BA Tablet:
Co-administration of Levofloxacin and Plaqstat-BA Tablet can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Plaqstat-BA Tablet can be taken with Levofloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of joints, consult a doctor. Exercise and using the impacted area should both be avoided. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Plaqstat-BA Tablet:
Taking Plaqstat-BA Tablet with Fludrocortisone can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Plaqstat-BA Tablet can be taken with Fludrocortisone if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation in joints, consult a doctor. Exercising or using the injured area should also be avoided Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Plaqstat-BA Tablet:
Co-administration of Cinoxacin with Plaqstat-BA Tablet can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Plaqstat-BA Tablet with Cinoxacin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you feel pain or swelling in joints, consult your doctor immediately. Exercise and using the impacted area should both be avoided. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Plaqstat-BA Tablet:
Co-administration of Plaqstat-BA Tablet with Methylprednisolone can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Plaqstat-BA Tablet can be taken with Methylprednisolone if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of joints, consult a doctor. Exercise and using the impacted area should both be avoided. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Plaqstat-BA Tablet:
Co-administration of Plaqstat-BA Tablet and gatifloxacin can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Plaqstat-BA Tablet can be taken with Gatifloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of joints, consult a doctor immediately. Avoid or limit exercising or using the impacted area. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Plaqstat-BA Tablet:
Taking Plaqstat-BA Tablet with Triamcinolone can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Plaqstat-BA Tablet and triamcinolone, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps, stop taking Plaqstat-BA Tablet and consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Plaqstat-BA Tablet:
Co-administration of Plaqstat-BA Tablet with Dexamethasone can result in tendinitis (a condition in which the tissue connecting muscle to bone becomes inflamed) and tendon rupture (injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Plaqstat-BA Tablet can be taken with Dexamethasone if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb, stop taking Plaqstat-BA Tablet and consult a doctor. Exercise and using the impacted area should both be avoided. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Plaqstat-BA Tablet:
Using Simvastatin together with Plaqstat-BA Tablet can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Simvastatin and Plaqstat-BA Tablet can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any muscle pain, weakness, fever, dark urine, joint pain or swelling, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • VOXILAPREVIR

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Before starting the treatment, you should confirm you are not pregnant. Also, use effective contraception, as advised by your doctor during treatment with Plaqstat-BA Tablet .
  • Plaqstat-BA Tablet treatment may increase liver enzyme levels. Your doctor may suggest tests to check your liver functioning while on treatment with this medicine.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet.
  • Exercise regularly. It helps in maintaining proper weight and lowers cholesterol.
  • Limit salt and sugar intake.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. 
  • Choose healthy fats and cut down on trans fats.
  • Include omega-3 fatty acids, fibre-rich food, fruits and vegetables.
  • Get active by doing any physical activity such as swimming, brisk walking or jogging. Take stairs instead of elevators/lifts.

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