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Can I substitute Zahron for Pitamet?
Hello.I have been taking Zahron 10mg for several years, can I replace it with Pitament 2mg. Thank you very much in advance.
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
13 months ago
At the outset, it should be noted that the drugs mentioned in the question: Zahron (rosuvastatin) and Pitamet (pitavastatin) are subject to prescription, so the legitimacy of their replacement should be assessed by a doctor.
Zahron contains rosuvastatin 10 mg, while Pitamet contains pitavastatin 2 mg. These are different statins with different pharmacological properties. We wrote more about what drug substitutes are here:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/czym-sa-zamienniki-lekow
Rosuvastatin is usually more potent than pitavastatin at lowering cholesterol levels. Switching to a lower dose of another statin may not provide the same therapeutic effect.
In addition, the dosage of Zahron is determined individually by the doctor, taking into account the purpose of treatment and the patient's response. Changing the medication without consultation can disrupt the established therapy.
If you are not able to make a face-to-face visit, I attach a link to the online teleconsultation: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-kardiologiem
Through the gdziepolek.pl website, you can check the availability of medicines, book them at the pharmacy of your choice and pick them up after presenting a prescription:
Zahron 10mg: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/84982/zahron-tabletki-powlekane/apteki
Pitamet 2 mg: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/112476/pitamet-tabletki-powlekane/apteki