Lobaro 2 mg (Pitavastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

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

This drug should not be used in patients who are allergic to certain ingredients or have liver disease, severe liver dysfunction or cholestasis, those taking cyclosporine, patients with myopathies, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and patients with lactose intolerance. Caution should be exercised in patients with renal impairment or a history of liver disease, those who consume large amounts of alcohol, patients on fibrates or niacin, hypothyroid patients, elderly individuals, and patients with severe myasthenia gravis. Muscle pain, muscle weakness, abdominal pain, rash, pruritus, and other abnormal reactions may occur during treatment with this drug, and liver function and muscle condition should be regularly monitored. If muscle-related symptoms or abnormal findings are detected in blood tests, it may be necessary to immediately consult a physician and discontinue use. Since this medication is primarily metabolized in the liver, dosage adjustment may be necessary for patients with reduced liver function, and regular liver function tests are required. Additionally, this drug may interact with certain medications, and serious side effects may occur when taken with cyclosporine, fibrates, niacin, erythromycin, etc., so co-administration should be avoided or conducted with caution. Due to declining bodily functions, elderly patients may experience abnormal reactions more easily, necessitating caution during use. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid this medication due to risks to the fetus and newborn, and women of childbearing potential should also refrain from using it. The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been established in children, and usage is therefore not recommended. Store the medication out of reach of children, and keep it in the original container to prevent quality degradation or misuse. Lastly, since this medication is used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, non-pharmacological treatments such as diet and exercise therapy should be considered prior to administration, and therapeutic effects should be monitored with discontinuation as necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), liver dysfunction, jaundice, rhabdomyolysis, severe renal impairment, acute kidney failure, thrombocytopenia, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, severe swelling, hypertension, severe neurological symptoms (headache, paralysis).

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. It is also recommended to store it at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet with a score line.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle