Pibastan Tablet 2mg (Pitavastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

For adults, the usual starting dose is 1-2 mg of pitavastatin calcium taken once daily. If the effect of lowering LDL cholesterol is insufficient, the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 4 mg daily. The dose should be adjusted appropriately based on the patient's response at intervals of 4 weeks or longer.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to individuals with allergies to this drug or those with severe liver impairment, as well as pregnant or breastfeeding women. Moreover, it should be used cautiously in patients with poor kidney function or muscle disorders, and particularly in those taking medications such as cyclosporine, it should not be used in combination. During treatment with this medication, symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness may appear, and side effects such as liver dysfunction or blood abnormalities may occur, necessitating regular check-ups. In particular, a serious muscle condition called rhabdomyolysis may rarely occur, so if muscle pain or weakness is experienced, immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary. Since this drug is primarily metabolized in the liver, patients with impaired liver function should start at a low dose and have frequent liver function tests. Additionally, this drug may interact with certain medications, increasing the risk of side effects; therefore, if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist. Elderly patients are at higher risk of side effects due to decreased bodily functions, thus caution is advised. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication, and if pregnancy occurs during treatment, it should be discontinued immediately. Lastly, the safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children, so it should not be used in this population. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe general malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• rash
• malaise
• paralysis
• itching
• stiffness
• drowsiness
• insomnia
• headache
• heaviness

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Furthermore, it is best stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet with a score line on one side

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle