Rovaro 4 mg (Pitavastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

For adults, the usual initial dosage is 1 to 2 mg of Pitavastatin Calcium taken once daily. If the LDL cholesterol-lowering effect is not sufficient, the dose can be increased up to a maximum of 4 mg daily. The dosage may be adjusted appropriately at intervals of 4 weeks or longer based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response.

This medication is used for treating hyperlipidemia and should not be used in certain patients. It is contraindicated in patients with allergies to the components of this medication, severe liver disease or a persistent unexplained increase in liver enzyme levels, severe hepatic impairment or biliary obstruction, those taking cyclosporine, patients with myopathy, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children. Additionally, patients with impaired kidney function or liver impairment, excessive alcohol consumption, hypothyroidism, the elderly, and patients with muscle weakness should use this medication with caution. During treatment, adverse reactions such as muscle pain, weakness, abdominal pain, rash, and itching may occur, and although rhabdomyolysis due to muscle damage is rare, it can be a serious side effect, so treatment should be discontinued immediately if symptoms appear. Liver function abnormalities may also occur, so regular liver function tests should be performed both before and during treatment, and if any abnormal findings are detected, medication should be discontinued. This medication may interact with other drugs, particularly cyclosporine, fibrate medications, and niacin, increasing the risk of muscle damage; thus, combined use should be avoided or done with caution. Elderly patients are at higher risk for side effects due to decreased physical function, so dose adjustment and careful monitoring are necessary. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, as it may pose risks to the fetus and newborn. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so it should not be used in pediatrics. Tablets should be swallowed whole and should not be crushed, and they should be kept out of reach of children. Transferring the drug from its original container to another can lead to misuse or degradation of quality, so it must be stored in the original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or breathing difficulty, asthmatic attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a special container that does not allow light to penetrate. Furthermore, to maintain its effectiveness, it is important to store it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow film-coated tablet with a score line in the center

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle