Pitavastatin Calcium Tablets 4 mg (Pitavastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

For adults, the usual initial dose of Pitavastatin Calcium is 1 to 2 mg, taken once daily after the evening meal. If the LDL-cholesterol-lowering effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 4 mg per day. The dosage should be appropriately adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more based on LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response. The therapeutic effect of this medication is maintained with continuous administration.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For instance, it is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to this drug, have active liver disease, severe liver impairment, or cholestasis, patients taking cyclosporine, those with myopathy, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children. Additionally, patients with renal dysfunction, a history of liver disease, excessive alcohol consumption, those taking certain lipid-lowering agents (fibrates) or niacin, hypothyroid patients, and the elderly should use this medication with caution. This drug can cause various side effects such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, liver dysfunction, thrombocytopenia, and allergic reactions; hence, if any abnormal symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is necessary. Particularly, if muscle pain or weakness worsens, it may indicate serious muscle damage known as rhabdomyolysis, so caution is required. During the course of this medication, liver function tests should be performed regularly, and blood lipid levels should be periodically checked to evaluate treatment effectiveness. Additionally, there may be interactions with other medications, so patients must inform healthcare providers of any other medications they are currently taking. The elderly may be at an increased risk of side effects due to declining body function; therefore, greater caution is warranted during use. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should confirm their pregnancy status before using it. This medication has not been demonstrated to be safe or effective in children, thus it should not be used in this population. Finally, this medication should be stored in its original packaging and kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, painful lesions of the oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, difficulty catching breath, asthma attacks, breathing difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• rash
• fatigue
• itching
• muscle pain
• weakness
• stiffness
• drowsiness
• insomnia
• headache

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in an airtight container that shields it from light. In addition, it is best to keep the medication at a cool room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets with a score line

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 3), 100 tablets/bottle