Rivapita Tablet 2 mg (Pitavastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

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

This drug should not be used in patients with allergies to certain ingredients. Patients with impaired liver function or liver disease should avoid this medication. Patients with severe liver dysfunction or bile duct obstruction, as well as those with cholestasis, should also avoid this medication. Patients on cyclosporine should not take this drug concurrently. Patients with myopathy should not use this medication. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not take this medication. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children, thus it is not used in pediatric populations. Patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic conditions should also avoid taking this medication. Patients with renal impairment or those taking fibrates, niacin, etc. should use this drug with caution. Patients with impaired liver function or those consuming excessive alcohol need to exercise caution as well. Elderly patients or those with hypothyroidism or genetic muscle diseases should also be careful when using this medication. While taking this medication, symptoms such as myalgia, fatigue, liver function abnormalities, skin rashes, and thrombocytopenia may occur, so if any symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. Rhabdomyolysis, a serious muscle damage condition, may occur, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, discontinue the medication immediately. This medication is mainly metabolized in the liver, so regular liver function tests should be performed, and if any abnormalities arise, the medication should be discontinued. When taking with other specific medications, there may be an increased risk of renal function deterioration or muscle-related side effects, so it is essential to consult a doctor. It is particularly advisable to avoid co-administration with cyclosporine, fibrates, niacin, erythromycin, etc. Elderly patients may experience side effects more easily due to decreased physical function, hence dose adjustment and caution are necessary. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication as it may harm the fetus or infant. The safety of this medication in children has not been established, so it is not used.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, liver dysfunction, jaundice, severe allergic reactions, rhabdomyolysis, renal impairment, myopathy, acute renal failure, thrombocytopenia, severe edema, severe allergic reaction, edema accompanied by elevated blood pressure

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• rash
• fatigue
• numbness
• pruritus
• stiffness
• drowsiness
• insomnia
• headache
• heaviness of the head

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that prevents light exposure. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Very light yellowish-red round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle