Pivaglo Tablet 2 mg (Pitavastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to certain ingredients or in patients with liver and kidney function problems. It should not be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women and children, as its safety has not been established. Since this drug is mainly metabolized in the liver, patients with compromised liver function should adjust the dosage and use it cautiously. Muscle pain or weakness may occur; patients should immediately consult a physician if such symptoms occur. It is important to regularly monitor liver function and muscle status through blood tests. Serious side effects may occur when taken with other specific medications, so if the patient is taking other medications, they must be informed. Elderly patients or those with liver or kidney diseases are at a higher risk of adverse reactions and should be managed more carefully. Since this medication is for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, it is advisable to consider non-pharmacological treatments such as dietary changes and exercise therapy before administration. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and store it in the original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain of mucous membranes in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, markedly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light; thus, it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to maintain the drug's efficacy for a longer time.

Appearance

Very pale yellow-red round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle