Pitavastatin

Pitavastatin, a hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (or statin), is a lipid regulating drug with similar properties to simvastatin. It is used as the calcium salt in the treatment of hyperlipidaemias. The chemical name for pitavastatin is (+)monocalcium bis{(3R, 5S, 6E)-7-[2-cyclopropyl-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-quinolyl]-3,5 dihydroxy-6-heptenoate}

Brands

PITALO

Adult Dose

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Statin. It belongs to HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Pitavastatin is 880.98.

Contraindications

Pitavastatin

Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pitavastatin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Myalgia, Constipation, Pain in upper & lower extremities, Back pain.

Indications

Pitavastatin is primarily indicated in conditions like Dyslipidaemia, Hyperlipidaemia.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Pitavastatin was found.

Interfrence

Risks

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Tablet Store at room temperature, Between 15°C-25°C. Refrigeration and Freezing is not recommended. Protect from Sunlight.

Warnings

Skeletal muscle effects (e.g., myopathy and rhabdomyolysis), Persistent elevations in hepatic transaminases can occur.

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