Pitavastatin
Therapeutic Group
Lipid Modifying AgentsIndication Dosage
Hypercholesterolaemia, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Dyslipidaemia:
- Adults: 1-2 Mg Once Daily; May Be Increased To Max 4 Mg Daily. In Hepatic Impairment; 1 Mg Daily, Max 2 Mg.
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Tab 1mg /2mg /4mg: Pitavastatin Calcium 1mg /2mg /4mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
- Statin
Contra Indications
- Hepatic Disorders Or Biliary Atresia.
Precautions
- Hepatic Disorders Or Biliary Atresia.
Lactation
- Contraindicated or Not Recommended.
Side Effects
- Myalgia
- Abdominal Pain
- Rash
- Malaise
- Numbness & Pruritus
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Myopathy
- Hepatic Dysfunction
- Jaundice
- Decreased Platelet Count.