Hepatotoxicity
This medicine may affect the liver.
Leaflet PITIPIX 4mg film-coated tablets
- Product code:
- W70816001
- Quantity:
- 7
- Indicated for:
- dyslipidemia
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- pitavastatin (statin lipid-lowering agent)
- ATC
- C10AA08 — Cardiovascular system | Lipid modifying agents | Lipid modifying agents, plain | Hmg coa reductase inhibitors
Precautions:
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Myopathy / rhabdomyolysis
Seek medical advice if unexplained muscle pain occurs.
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Pitavastatin is a medication used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, indicated for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. It belongs to the statin class and works by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme, which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in the liver.
The medication is taken orally, usually once daily, and should be used as directed by your doctor. It is important to combine the treatment with a healthy diet and regular exercise to maximize benefits.
Side effects may include muscle pain, nausea, headache, or elevated liver enzymes. In rare cases, severe adverse effects such as rhabdomyolysis may occur, requiring immediate medical attention.
Patients should inform their doctor about any other medications being used or pre-existing conditions, such as liver diseases, to ensure the safe use of pitavastatin.
The medication is taken orally, usually once daily, and should be used as directed by your doctor. It is important to combine the treatment with a healthy diet and regular exercise to maximize benefits.
Side effects may include muscle pain, nausea, headache, or elevated liver enzymes. In rare cases, severe adverse effects such as rhabdomyolysis may occur, requiring immediate medical attention.
Patients should inform their doctor about any other medications being used or pre-existing conditions, such as liver diseases, to ensure the safe use of pitavastatin.
General data about PITIPIX 4mg
- Substance:
- pitavastatin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-02-2025
- Product code:
- W70816001
- Concentration:
- 4mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- film-coated tablets
- Quantity:
- 7
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Concentrations available for pitavastatin
- 1mg
- 2mg
- 4mg