Lipitin Tablets 2 mg (Pitavastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

For adults, the usual initial dose of pitavastatin calcium is 1 to 2 mg once daily. If the effect on lowering LDL cholesterol is insufficient, the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 4 mg per day. Adjust the dosage appropriately at intervals of 4 weeks or longer based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to individuals who are allergic to any component of this medication, have active liver disease, or have severely impaired liver function. Additionally, patients taking cyclosporine, those with myopathy, pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children should not use this medication. Patients with kidney dysfunction or a history of liver impairment should use this medication with caution, especially when taking fibrates or niacin, as this may lead to muscle damage and worsening kidney function. During treatment with this medication, adverse reactions such as muscle pain, weakness, abdominal pain, rash, and itching may occur, and symptoms should be reported to a physician immediately. Regular liver function tests and blood lipid checks should be performed, and if liver enzyme levels rise or muscle-related adverse effects occur, the medication should be discontinued. This medication can rarely cause severe muscle damage or liver dysfunction, thrombocytopenia, allergic reactions, etc., so immediate medical attention should be sought if these symptoms appear. Furthermore, this medication may interact with other drugs, so caution is advised when taken with cyclosporine, fibrates, niacin, erythromycin, etc. The elderly may experience side effects more easily when taking this medication, so dosage adjustment and caution are necessary. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and if pregnancy is planned or confirmed, administration should be stopped immediately. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established, hence it is not used in this population. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and in its original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• rhabdomyolysis
• acute renal failure
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• neurological impairment
• severe headache
• paralysis
• confusion

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that can block light and air and in a safe temperature range between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Very light yellowish-red round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle