Zypitamag
Generic name: Pitavastatin
Drug class:
Statins
Usage of Zypitamag
Zypitamag is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).
Zypitamag is used to treat high cholesterol in adults. Lowering your cholesterol may help prevent heart disease and hardening of the arteries, conditions that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and vascular disease.
The Livalo brand of pitavastatin is also used to treat an inherited form of high cholesterol in children at least 8 years old.
Zypitamag may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Zypitamag side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, Zypitamag can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, or dark colored urine.
Also call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects of Zypitamag may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Zypitamag
You should not use Zypitamag if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
Do not use if you are pregnant. Zypitamag can harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed while you are taking Zypitamag.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Zypitamag can cause the breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure. This happens more often in older adults or people who have kidney disease or poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
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How to use Zypitamag
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You may take Zypitamag with or without food, but take it at the same time each day.
You will need frequent blood tests.
You may need to stop using Zypitamag for a short time if you have:
Zypitamag is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Warnings
You should not take Zypitamag if you have liver disease (including abnormal liver enzyme tests), or if you also take cyclosporine.
Do not take Zypitamag if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Zypitamag can cause the breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, or dark urine.
What other drugs will affect Zypitamag
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. Like Zypitamag, certain other drugs can increase your risk of serious muscle problems, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Zypitamag, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
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