Tastin 1mg (Pitavastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For adults, take 1 to 2 milligrams of Pitavastatin Calcium once daily. If the LDL-cholesterol reduction effect is insufficient, it can be increased to a maximum of 4 milligrams per day. Adjust the dosage appropriately at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

Child dose

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 16) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, take 1 milligram of Pitavastatin Calcium once daily. If the LDL-cholesterol reduction effect is insufficient, it can be increased to a maximum of 2 milligrams per day.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients with allergies to the components of this drug, severely impaired liver function, myopathy, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this drug. Additionally, patients with genetic issues like lactose intolerance should avoid this medication. Patients with kidney or liver function issues, the elderly, children, and those with hypothyroidism should use this drug with special caution. When taking with other medications, muscle damage or worsening of kidney function may occur, so consultation with a doctor is necessary. During treatment with this medication, symptoms like muscle pain, weakness, abdominal pain, rash, or itching may occur, so inform your doctor immediately if these symptoms arise. It is important to have regular liver function tests and blood tests to check for abnormalities in the liver or kidneys. This medication is not given to women who are pregnant, women who could become pregnant, or women who are breastfeeding. In children, it should be administered cautiously under expert supervision, and safety has not been established in children under 10 years of age. This drug may interact with certain other medications, so caution is advised. Particularly, combining with cyclosporine, fibrate drugs, niacin, erythromycin and other specific medications increases the risk of muscle damage or kidney function deterioration. The elderly may experience adverse reactions more easily due to decreased physiological functions, so caution is warranted during use. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should be kept in its original container. Finally, since this drug is used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, it is recommended to have sufficient examination and to incorporate dietary and exercise therapy before taking it. If there is no treatment effect, the medication should be discontinued.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• rhabdomyolysis
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• thrombocytopenia
• severe allergic reactions
• severe edema or urinary abnormalities.

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• rash
• fatigue
• numbness
• itching
• headache
• muscle pain
• stiffness
• drowsiness
• insomnia

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the drug for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle