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68 ViewsBrand Name: Livalo, Nikita, Zypitamag
Drug Class: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
CompendiRx Topic(s): Metabolism and Hormones
Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 1mg, 2mg, 4mg
Common Usage: Lowering cholesterol, Prevention of cardiovascular events
How it works
Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase during cholesterol synthesis in the liver
Pregnancy
Pitavastatin may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant patients based on the mechanism of action. Discontinue pitavastatin when pregnancy is recognized. Alternatively, consider the ongoing therapeutic needs of the individual patient.
Lactation
Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed infant, based upon the mechanism of action, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with pitavastatin
Warnings
"Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity to drug or its excipients, active liver disease, persistent unexplained elevations of hepatic transaminases, concurrent use with cyclosporine, pregnancy, lactation Warnings: Myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, increases in HbA1c and fasting serum blood glucose levels, liver enzyme abnormalities"
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