Overview

LIVAMED 1 (Pitavastatin Calcium) is a member of the blood cholesterol-lowering medication class of statins. Like other statins, it is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme that catalyses the first step of cholesterol synthesis. It comes in pitavastatin calcium 1mg tablets that contain 1mg of pitavastatin calcium and excipients. 

Pitavastatin Mechanism of Action

Pitastatin inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme responsible for the first step in the synthesis of cholesterol. By blocking this pathway, the liver is stimulated to absorb more low density lipoprotein (LDL) from the circulation, thereby dropping their levels in the blood. Pitavastatin has also been found to increase the quantity of HDL more than other statins and does not interfere with oral hypoglycemic agents.

LIVAMED 1 (Pitavastatin Calcium) Dosage

1mg taken orally once daily.

Pitavastatin Calcium Side Effects

Headaches, stomach upset, hyperuricemia, muscle cramps, liver dysfunction. 

Pitavastatin Interactions

Grapefruit, colchicine, daptomycin, cyclosporine, letermovir and red yeast rice.