Pitavastatin Calcium Hydrate Tablet 2 mg

Adult dose

For adults, take 1-2 mg of Pitavastatin Calcium once daily. If the lowering effect on LDL cholesterol is insufficient, the dosage may be increased to a maximum of 4 mg per day. The dosage should be appropriately adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this medication or have active liver disease, severe liver impairment, or are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Additionally, it is not used in children as its safety has not been established. Patients with renal dysfunction or a history of liver impairment should use this medication with caution, and there is an increased risk of muscle damage when taken with certain other medications, necessitating careful monitoring. In particular, concomitant use with fibrates or niacin may lead to muscle issues and renal deterioration, making it advisable to avoid such combinations. During treatment with this medication, unusual symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, dizziness, dyspepsia, and skin rash may occur. If muscle-related symptoms or liver dysfunction symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a physician is required, and the medication should be discontinued if necessary. Regular liver function tests should be conducted, and treatment should be halted if enzyme levels rise, with appropriate measures taken. Additionally, this medication may cause thrombocytopenia or other blood abnormalities, hence periodic testing is needed. This medication is used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, and it is recommended to attempt non-pharmacological treatments such as diet and exercise before starting medication. It's also important to regularly check blood lipid levels during treatment to assess therapeutic effectiveness; if it is ineffective, the medication should be discontinued. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not take this medication due to potential harm to the fetus, and breastfeeding women should also avoid its use. There is insufficient data on the safety of this medication for children, so it is not used in pediatric patients. Store the medication out of reach of children, in its original container to prevent degradation of quality. Elderly patients may experience adverse effects more readily due to decreased physical function, so caution is needed and dosage adjustments may be necessary if unusual symptoms manifest. Lastly, this medication may interact with certain drugs, so it is essential to consult with a physician or pharmacist if other medications are being taken.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), severe edema accompanied by increased blood pressure, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, severe mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), and extreme lethargy throughout the body.

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• rash
• malaise
• numbness
• itching
• dry mouth
• dyspepsia
• abdominal distension
• constipation
• stomatitis

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light exposure. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius for safe use.

Appearance

Very pale yellowish-red, round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle