Pitavastatin magnesium
Pitavastatin magnesium is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) indicated as an adjunctive therapy to diet in adult and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older with primary hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia to reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL-C, Apo B, and TG.
Dosage by Body Weight
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The recommended starting dosage is 2 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 4 mg once daily. Dosages for pediatric patients aged 8 years and older start at 1 mg to 2 mg once daily.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Contraindicated in infants. Safety and efficacy not established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy not established in this weight range.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy not established in this weight range.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy not established. Pediatric dosing is based on age (8 years and older), not routinely by body weight.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Not recommended unless specifically prescribed by a specialist for familial hypercholesterolemia in pediatric patients aged 8 years or older.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Contraindicated in infants. Safety and efficacy not established. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy not established in this weight range. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy not established in this weight range. |
| 11-15 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy not established. Pediatric dosing is based on age (8 years and older), not routinely by body weight. |
| 16-20 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Not recommended unless specifically prescribed by a specialist for familial hypercholesterolemia in pediatric patients aged 8 years or older. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used along with a proper diet to help lower 'bad' cholesterol (such as LDL and triglycerides) and raise 'good' cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Generic Name
Pitavastatin magnesiumBranded Drug Names
Pitavastatin magnesium is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.