Composition : \n \nPitavastatin Calcium INN equivalent to Pitavastatin 2 mg. \n \n  \n \nIndication : \n \nPavigard is indicated in primary hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia in adult patients. \n \n  \n \nDosage & Administration : \n \nThe dose range for Pitavastatin is 1 to 4 mg orally once daily at any time of the day with or without food. The recommended starting dose is 2 mg and the maximum dose is 4 mg. \n \nOR AS DIRECTED BY THE PHYSICIAN. \n \nPrecautions & Contraindications : Patients are advised to promptly report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, and discontinue Pitavastatin if signs or symptoms appear. It is contraindicated in those patients who have had an allergic reaction to Pitavastatin. It should be avoided in patients with active liver disease. \n \nSide Effects : The most common side effects are back pain, constipation, diarrhea, muscle pain, pain in the legs or arms. \n \nUse in Pregnancy & Lactation : Pregnancy Category : X. Pitavastatin should not be used during pregnancy . It also should be avoided in case of nursing mothers. \n \nDrug Interactions : Cyclosporine, erythromycin, atazanavir, rifampicin, gemfibrozil, significantly increase blood levels of Pitavastatin. Itraconazole decreases blood levels of Pitavastatin. \n \nSupply : 2 X 10 tablets in Alu-Alu blister strip.