Pitastin 4 mg (Pitavastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients with certain diseases or conditions. For example, patients who are allergic to any ingredient of this medication, have active liver disease, severe hepatic impairment, biliary obstruction, or myopathy should not take this medication. Additionally, it is not used in pregnant women, women of childbearing potential, nursing mothers, and children due to lack of established safety. This medication should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment, liver dysfunction, the elderly, and those with hypothyroidism. Particularly, when taken with specific other medications, serious side effects such as muscle damage or worsening renal function can occur, so consulting a doctor is necessary. During treatment, unusual reactions such as muscle pain, weakness, abdominal pain, rash, and itching may occur, and regular liver function tests or blood tests should be performed to monitor for abnormalities. If muscle pain or weakness worsens, or symptoms of liver dysfunction appear, immediate discontinuation and consultation with healthcare professionals are necessary. This medication is used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, so blood lipid levels should be checked before starting treatment, and dietary or exercise therapy should be combined. Also, regular monitoring of blood lipid levels is necessary during medication to evaluate treatment efficacy, and it can be discontinued if ineffective. This medication should be swallowed whole without splitting, and stored out of reach of children. It is important to keep it in its original container to avoid deterioration or misuse. Lastly, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed during treatment, it should be immediately discontinued and a specialist consulted. Nursing mothers should also not take this medication.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, rhabdomyolysis (muscle pain, weakness, elevated CPK levels, increased myoglobin, acute renal failure), severe liver function impairment, jaundice, thrombocytopenia, severe allergic reactions, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe muscle weakness, ophthalmoplegia, rapid deterioration of kidney function (increase in serum creatinine, etc.), severe edema, increased blood pressure, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, respiratory distress

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• rash
• fatigue
• numbness
• itching
• headache
• dizziness
• skin tingling
• stiffness
• drowsiness

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 the medication at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication’s efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Round film-coated tablet of light yellow color with a score line

Package unit

30 tablets - 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets - 100 tablets/bottle