About pitavastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor statin
Used for
- Lowers LDL cholesterol and other blood fats.
- Reduces cardiovascular risk in people with elevated cholesterol.
Usual adult dose
Usually 1–4 mg once daily, with or without food; dose depends on response and kidney function.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 8 years and older with inherited high cholesterol: usually 1–4 mg once daily.
Common side effects
- Muscle pain
- Back or joint pain
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Headache
Important warnings
- Rarely, muscle injury can be severe; risk increases with certain medicines.
- May affect liver function; liver tests may be needed.
- Avoid during pregnancy; stop if pregnancy occurs.
- Not recommended with active liver disease.
Pregnancy
Not recommended during pregnancy; treatment should be stopped if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment.
Interactions
- Cyclosporine is contraindicated.
- Gemfibrozil and other fibrates increase muscle-injury risk.
- Some macrolide antibiotics and HIV medicines can increase pitavastatin levels.
- Warfarin may require closer blood-clotting monitoring.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.