Livalo Dosage
Generic name: pitavastatin calcium 1.045mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class: Statins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 3, 2024.
Important Dosage and Administration Information
- Take LIVALO orally once daily with or without food at the same time each day.
- For patients that require a high-intensity statin or are unable to achieve their LDL-C goal receiving LIVALO 4 mg daily, prescribe alternative LDL-C-lowering treatment.
- Assess LDL-C when clinically appropriate, as early as 4 weeks after initiating LIVALO, and adjust the dosage if necessary.
Recommended Dosage for Adults and Pediatric Patients Aged 8 Years and Older
- The recommended dosage range of LIVALO is 2 mg to 4 mg daily.
- The maximum recommended dosage is LIVALO 4 mg once daily .
Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment
- The recommended starting dosage for patients with moderate and severe renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate 30 – 59 mL/minute/1.73 m2 and 15 – 29 mL/minute/1.73 m2, respectively) and patients with end-stage renal disease receiving hemodialysis is LIVALO 1 mg once daily. The maximum recommended dose for these patients is LIVALO 2 mg once daily.
- There are no dosage adjustment recommendations for patients with mild renal impairment.
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