Megastatin Tablet 2mg (Pitavastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

For adults, the usual initial dose is 1 to 2 milligrams of pitavastatin calcium taken once daily. If the LDL cholesterol-lowering effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 4 milligrams daily. Dose adjustments should be made appropriately with intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Those who have had allergic reactions to this medication, those with active liver disease or persistent unexplained liver enzyme elevations should not take this medication. Patients with severe liver dysfunction or bile duct obstruction, and those taking cyclosporine should also avoid using this medication. It is safest for patients with myopathy, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing women, and children to refrain from taking this medication. Patients who are lactose intolerant or have related genetic disorders should also avoid this medication. Care should be taken in patients with renal impairment or a history of liver disorders, excessive alcohol consumption, and those who are using certain lipid-lowering agents concurrently. Additionally, those with hypothyroidism or genetic muscle diseases, the elderly, and patients with severe myasthenia require careful administration. During the use of this medication, various side effects such as muscle pain or weakness, abnormal liver function, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal symptoms, and blood abnormalities may occur, so careful monitoring is required. If severe muscle pain, weakness, or liver function elevation occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. Since this medication is metabolized primarily in the liver, regular liver function tests should be conducted, and it is advisable to ensure adequate testing and dietary as well as exercise therapy before administration. Furthermore, concurrent use with certain medications increases the risk of renal function deterioration and muscle atypical reactions, so it's important to discuss with a physician whether to use them together. Elderly patients, pregnant and nursing women should be especially cautious and must not take this medication during pregnancy. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established, so this medication is not used in children. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse or deterioration of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin abnormal reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache.

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a special container that doesn't allow light to enter. Additionally, the medication should ideally be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid extreme heat or cold.

Appearance

Round film-coated tablet, white with a score line

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle