Pitavastatin Calcium 2 mg

Adult dose

For adults, the usual initial dose is 1–2 mg of pitavastatin calcium taken once daily. If the effect on lowering LDL-cholesterol is insufficient, the dosage can be increased to a maximum of 4 mg per day. The dosage should be adjusted appropriately at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medicine should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to individuals with an allergy to its components, those with severely impaired liver function, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and children. Patients with poor kidney function or liver problems should use this medication with caution. Particularly, the risk of muscle damage may increase when taken with other specific medications, so caution is required. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness, or unusual urine color appear while taking this drug, you must consult a doctor immediately. Symptoms of liver dysfunction may also occur, so regular liver function tests are necessary. Additionally, this medication can rarely cause side effects such as skin rashes, itching, blood disorders, indigestion, headaches, and dizziness. If such symptoms occur, you should inform healthcare personnel immediately. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist and seek advice. Elderly patients may experience side effects more readily due to decreased bodily functions, so dosage adjustments and caution are necessary. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and if pregnancy occurs while taking it, you must stop immediately and consult a doctor. The safety and efficacy of this medication for children have not been established, so it should not be used in this age group. 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), liver dysfunction, jaundice, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, thrombocytopenia, severe allergic reactions, acute renal failure, visual disturbances, paralysis, severe swelling or urination abnormalities, hypertension

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• rash
• fatigue
• numbness
• itching
• stiffness
• drowsiness
• insomnia
• headache
• heaviness in the head

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Round film-coated tablet of very pale reddish-yellow color with score line

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle