Dongkwang Pitavastatin Tablets 2 milligrams (Pitavastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

For adults, the usual initial dose is 1 to 2 milligrams of Pitavastatin Calcium to be taken once daily. If the LDL-cholesterol-lowering effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 4 milligrams daily. The dose should be adjusted appropriately at intervals of 4 weeks or more depending on the LDL-cholesterol level, treatment goals, and patient response.

This medicine should not be used in patients who are allergic to certain components or have severely impaired liver function. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Patients with kidney or liver problems or a history of muscle diseases should be particularly cautious when using this medication. This medicine contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance should avoid taking it. Taking it with certain other medications can cause serious side effects such as muscle damage or kidney function deterioration, so consult a doctor before concurrent use. Symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, abdominal pain, rash, and itching may occur while taking this medication, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to medical personnel immediately. Regular liver function and blood tests should be conducted, and if abnormalities are found, the medication may need to be discontinued. Elderly patients, those with hypothyroidism, and those with a family history of muscle diseases should use this medication with extra caution. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and those planning to become pregnant should consult a doctor before use. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established, so it is not used in children. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and is best kept in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), severe edema accompanied by elevated blood pressure, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucous membranes, liver dysfunction and jaundice, sudden and severe headache, paralysis, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, thrombocytopenia, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, respiratory problems, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe neurological symptoms.

Mild side effects

Abdominal pain, rash, malaise, itching, increased blood creatinine, increased BUN, dry mouth, dyspepsia, abdominal bloating, constipation, stomatitis, vomiting, loss of appetite, glossitis, nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, muscle stiffness, drowsiness, insomnia, headache, feeling of heaviness in the head, dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, skin pain, burning, joint pain, edema, blurred vision, photophobia, hearing loss, hematuria, increased uric acid levels, elevated serum potassium and phosphorus levels, altered taste.

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container protected from light. In addition, it is important to store the medication at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White pink, round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle