Pravastatin 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).
It is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, which in turn helps to reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prastatin 10mg tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.