Rivator 2 mg Tablets (Pitavastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For adults, the usual initial dosage is 1-2 mg of pitavastatin calcium taken once daily. If the LDL cholesterol-lowering effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 4 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted appropriately at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication should not be used in patients who have had allergic reactions to specific components, those with severely impaired liver function, or patients with active liver diseases. It should not be administered to women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, nor to children. Patients allergic to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts should also not take this medication. Patients with kidney or liver issues, elderly patients, or those with hypothyroidism or a history of muscle disorders should use this medication with caution. In particular, when taken together with fibrate drugs or niacin, muscle damage and kidney function deterioration may occur, so caution is advised. If symptoms like muscle pain, muscle weakness, or severe fatigue develop during treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately. Regular liver function tests should be performed, and if any abnormalities are found, medication may need to be discontinued. Rarely, allergic symptoms such as skin rashes, itching, and hives may occur, and treatment should be stopped if such symptoms arise. This medication may show abnormal findings such as thrombocytopenia or elevated liver enzyme levels in blood tests, so regular testing is necessary. Some patients may experience side effects such as sleep disturbances, headache, dizziness, and indigestion. This medication should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as it may be harmful to the fetus or infant. Safety and effectiveness have not been established in children, so it is not used in this population. This medicine should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred from its original container to another container. Additionally, dietary changes and exercise should be attempted before medication, and blood lipid levels should be monitored regularly during treatment to confirm therapeutic effects. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking any other medications, be sure to inform your healthcare provider.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), severe edema accompanied by increased blood pressure, chest discomfort, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, liver dysfunction, jaundice, elevated AST (GOT), elevated ALT (GPT), rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, platelet decrease

Mild side effects

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

This medication can be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to pass through. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius when storing the medication, which will help preserve its efficacy.

Appearance

Very light yellowish-red, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle