Livalo Dosage
Generic name: pitavastatin calcium 1.045mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 28, 2019.
General Dosage and Administration Information
- Take LIVALO orally once daily with or without food at the same time each day.
- Individualize the dose of LIVALO according to patient characteristics, goal of therapy, and response.
- After initiation or upon titration of LIVALO, analyze lipid levels after 4 weeks and adjust the dosage accordingly.
Recommended Dosage for Adults and Pediatric Patients Aged 8 Years and Older
- The recommended starting LIVALO dosage is 2 mg once daily.
- The maximum recommended dosage is LIVALO 4 mg once daily [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment
- The recommended starting dose for adults 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 [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
- A recommended dosage for pediatric patients with renal impairment has not been established.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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