Ingredient

Pitavastatin Calcium

Pitavastatin calcium is an ingredient that lowers blood cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis.

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MFDS ingredient code M102119

What does it do?

Pitavastatin calcium is a lipid-lowering agent that belongs to the statin class. It is primarily used to lower levels of bad cholesterol in the blood, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

This ingredient reduces blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting enzymes involved in cholesterol synthesis in the liver. As a result, the accumulation of cholesterol in blood vessels decreases, slowing down the progression of atherosclerosis.

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Good to know

Compared to other statins, pitavastatin calcium has fewer drug interactions in hepatic metabolism and exhibits superior effects in improving blood lipids. It is also known to have a relatively low risk of muscle-related side effects in some patients.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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