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Pitavastatin Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 6, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 1 mg; 2 mg; 4 mg; (as magnesium) 1 mg; (as magnesium) 2 mg; (as magnesium) 4 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipidemia

Initial dose: 2 mg orally once a day

Maximum dose: 4 mg/day

Comments:

Use: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of primary hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia.

Usual Adult Dose for Dyslipidemia

Initial dose: 2 mg orally once a day

Maximum dose: 4 mg/day

Comments:

Use: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of primary hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

8 years or older:
Initial dose: 2 mg orally once a day

Maximum dose: 4 mg/day

Comments:

Use: As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in pediatric patients 8 years or older.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Moderate to severe renal dysfunction (eGFR 15 to 59 mL/min/1.73 m2):

Liver Dose Adjustments

Active liver disease (including unexplained persistent elevations in hepatic transaminase levels): Contraindicated

Dose Adjustments

Concomitant use with cyclosporine: Contraindicated

Concomitant use with gemfibrozil: Not recommended

Concomitant use with erythromycin:


Concomitant use with rifampin:

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 8 years with HeFH or in patients younger than 18 years with other types of hyperlipidemia (other than HeFH).

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

ESRD receiving hemodialysis:

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Storage requirements:

General:

Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Frequently asked questions

Further information

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