Livalo (Pitavastatin)

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Description

Your doctor may prescribe Livalo for the treatment of high cholesterol levels. Certain types of cholesterol have been linked to heart diseases like heart attack and stroke. Livalo is typically chosen if similar medications have failed or are not appropriate.

Livalo is an HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor. It works by blocking the formation of cholesterol in the liver. It is most effective at lowering LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol.

Fact Table

Formula

C25H24FNO4

License

US FDA

Bioavailability

60%

Legal status

Rx-only

Chemical Name

Pitavastatin

Elimination half-life

11 hours

Dosage (Strength)

1mg, 2mg, 3mg

Pregnancy

Not Recommended

Brands

Livalo, Livazo

Protein binding

96%

PubChem CID

5282452

MedlinePlus

a610018

ChEBI

32020

ATC code

C10AA08

DrugBank

DB08860

KEGG

-

Routes of administration

By mouth

Directions

The starting dosage is 2 mg by mouth once daily. The dosage may be increased to 4 mg daily or decreased to 1 mg once daily.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Livalo is pitavastatin. Pitavastatin is known to have fewer drug-drug interactions than other medications in the same class. However, it still has some interactions, including:

  • Acipimox
  • Asunaprevir
  • Bezafibrate
  • Ciprofibrate
  • Clarithromycin
  • Cobicistat
  • Colchicine
  • CycloSPORINE
  • Daclatasvir
  • DAPTOmycin
  • Darolutamide
  • Eltrombopag
  • Encorafenib
  • Erythromycin
  • Etravirine
  • Fenofibrate and Derivatives
  • Fostemsavir
  • Fusidic Acid
  • Gemfibrozil
  • Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir
  • Lanthanum
  • Leflunomide
  • Letermovir
  • Niacin
  • Niacinamide
  • Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, and Dasabuvir
  • Raltegravir
  • Red Yeast Rice
  • Repaglinide
  • RifAMPin
  • Rupatadine
  • Simeprevir
  • Telithromycin
  • Teriflunomide
  • Trabectedin
  • Voclosporin
  • Voxilaprevir

Cautions

The dosage may need to be adjusted if you have impaired kidney function.

Do not use this drug if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver disease.

Statin medications may increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis, a severe muscle disease. Tell your doctor if you have any unexplained muscle aches while on this drug.

Side Effects

The most common side effects may include:

  • Abdominal Distress
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • Angioedema
  • Arthralgia
  • Asthenia
  • Back Pain
  • Chest Pain
  • Constipation
  • Depression
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Dyspepsia
  • Elevated Glycosylated Hemoglobin
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Hepatic Failure
  • Hepatitis
  • Hypersensitivity Reaction
  • Hypoesthesia
  • Increased Creatine Phosphokinase
  • Increased Serum Alkaline Phosphatase
  • Increased Serum Bilirubin
  • Increased Serum Glucose
  • Increased Serum Transaminases
  • Influenza
  • Insomnia
  • Interstitial Pulmonary Disease
  • Jaundice
  • Malaise
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Myalgia
  • Myopathy
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Nausea
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Rhabdomyolysis

References

Livalo [package insert]. Montgomery, AL: Kowa Pharmaceuticals America,Inc.; 2009.



IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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