Pitavastatin
Livalo (pitavastatin) is a prescription statin medication used to manage high cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. It works by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver responsible for cholesterol production, thereby lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides while modestly increasing HDL (good) cholesterol. This medication is typically prescribed alongside diet and exercise for patients with hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia.
Livalo is a cholesterol-lowering statin used to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with elevated lipid levels.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 861612
- Generic
- Livalo
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Livalo is indicated for the treatment of primary hyperlipidemia and mixed dyslipidemia in adults. It helps lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides while potentially raising HDL cholesterol levels. It may also be used to reduce cardiovascular risk in certain patients.
Livalo is a selective HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) that works by blocking the enzyme responsible for cholesterol synthesis in the liver. By reducing cholesterol production, the liver increases uptake of LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream, resulting in lower circulating lipid levels.
Livalo is typically taken once daily with or without food. Common side effects include muscle pain, headache, and digestive issues. Patients should report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness immediately, as statins can rarely cause serious muscle problems. Liver function monitoring may be recommended during treatment. It should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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