Pitaviterol Tablet 1 Milligram (Pitavastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

For adults, the usual starting dose is 1 to 2 milligrams 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 milligrams per day. The dosage should be appropriately adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or longer based on LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and the patient's response.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 16), take 1 milligram of Pitavastatin Calcium once daily. If the LDL-cholesterol lowering effect is insufficient, the maximum daily dose may be increased.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients with allergies to any of the components of this drug, those with active liver disease, severe liver dysfunction, or biliary obstruction, patients taking cyclosporine, those with myopathy, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, and patients with hereditary issues such as lactose intolerance should not use this medication. Additionally, patients with renal function impairment or a history of liver dysfunction, those who consume excessive alcohol, elderly patients, children, patients with hypothyroidism, and those with a history of muscle-related diseases should use this drug cautiously. During treatment with this medication, abnormal reactions such as muscle pain, weakness, abdominal pain, rash, and itching may occur, so caution is necessary. If muscle pain or muscle weakness worsens, consult a doctor immediately. Liver function abnormalities may occur, requiring regular liver function tests, and serum lipid levels should be periodically checked to evaluate treatment effectiveness. This medication can interact with some drugs, especially when combined with cyclosporine, fibrate medications, niacin, erythromycin, etc., increasing the risk of muscle damage and renal function deterioration. Special attention is needed for elderly patients and children, and this medication should not be taken by pregnant or nursing women. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), deep overall fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• rash
• malaise
• itching
• headache
• muscle pain
• weakness
• thrombocytopenia
• stiffness
• drowsiness

This medication is sensitive to light and must be stored in a tightly sealed container that protects it from light. Additionally, it is important to store it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle