Nikita and Zamicet

• Generic Name: pitavastatin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Livalo, Zypitamag

Pitavastatin is used together with a proper diet to treat high cholesterol levels and triglyceride (fat) levels in the blood. This medicine may help prevent medical problems (eg, heart attacks, strokes) that are caused by fat clogging the blood vessels.

Pitavastatin belongs to the group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins. It works to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Hycet, Lorcet, Norco, Verdrocet, Vicodin, Xodol, Zamicet, Anexsia, Dolorex Forte, Liquicet, Lortab, Maxidone, Polygesic, Stagesic, Zydone, Lortab 10/325, Lortab 5/325, Lortab 75/325, Lortab Elixir, Zyfrel

Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone.

Zamicet is a combination medicine used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Zamicet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.