Drug reference
pitavastatin
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Drug class
Cardiovascular (Anti Hyperlipidemics)
Mechanism of action
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, inhibits rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis by competitively inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
Common side effects
- Constipation
- Myalgia
- Back pain
- Pain in extremity
- Diarrhea
Known interactions (2)
- cyclosporin + pitavastatin Contraindicated
- gemfibrozil + pitavastatin Major
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is pitavastatin?
pitavastatin belongs to: Cardiovascular.
How does pitavastatin work?
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, inhibits rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis by competitively inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
What are the common side effects of pitavastatin?
Constipation, Myalgia, Back pain, Pain in extremity, Diarrhea
Which drugs interact with pitavastatin?
cyclosporin, gemfibrozil
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