Drug Catalog - Product Detail
Pitavastatin 2MG TB 90CT
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00832-6049-90 | Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC | . | . | NA |
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Generic Name
PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM
Substance Name
PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
ORAL
Application Number
ANDA205955
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Pitavastatin tablets for oral use is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. The chemical name for pitavastatin is (+)monocalcium bis {(3R, 5S, 6 E )-7-[2-cyclopropyl-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-quinolyl]-3,5- dihydroxy-6-heptenoate}. The structural formula is: The empirical formula for pitavastatin is C 50 H 46 CaF 2 N 2 O 8 and the molecular weight is 880.98. Pitavastatin is odorless and occurs as white to pale-yellow powder. It is freely soluble in pyridine, chloroform, dilute hydrochloric acid, and tetrahydrofuran, soluble in ethylene glycol, sparingly soluble in octanol, slightly soluble in methanol, very slightly soluble in water or ethanol, and practically insoluble in acetonitrile or diethyl ether. Pitavastatin is hygroscopic and slightly unstable in light. Each film-coated pitavastatin tablet contains 1.045 mg, 2.09 mg, or 4.18 mg of pitavastatin calcium, which is equivalent to 1 mg, 2 mg, or 4 mg, respectively of free base and the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, magnesium carbonate, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains: hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Pitavastatin tablets, for oral administration are available as: 1 mg : Round, white to off-white, film-coated tablet, debossed with "P1" on one side. They are supplied as: Bottles of 90 with a child-resistant closure, NDC 0832-6048-90 2 mg : Round, white to off-white, film-coated tablet, debossed with "P2" on one side. They are supplied as: Bottles of 90 with a child-resistant closure, NDC 0832-6049-90 4 mg : Round, white to off-white, film-coated tablet, debossed with "P4" on one side. They are supplied as: Bottles of 90 with a child-resistant closure, NDC 0832-6050-90 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light. Dispense contents in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure.
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Pitavastatin tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in: Adults with primary hyperlipidemia. Adults and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Pitavastatin tablets is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in: ( 1 ) Adults with primary hyperlipidemia Adults and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Take orally once daily with or without food at the same time each day. ( 2.1 ) For patients requiring a high-intensity statin or are unable to achieve their LDL-C goal receiving pitavastatin tablets 4 mg daily, prescribe alternative LDL-C-lowering treatment. ( 2.1 ) Assess LDL-C when clinically appropriate, as early as 4 weeks after initiation of pitavastatin tablets and adjust the dosage if necessary. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage is 2 mg to 4 mg once daily. Maximum recommended dosage is 4 mg once daily ( 2.2 ) Recommended starting dosage for patients with moderate and severe renal impairment and end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis is 1 mg once daily. Maximum recommended dosage is 2 mg once daily. ( 2.3 ) See full prescribing information for pitavastatin tablets dosage modifications due to drug interactions. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Important Dosage and Administration Information Take pitavastatin tablets 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 pitavastatin tablets 4 mg daily, prescribe alternative LDL-C-lowering treatment. Assess LDL-C when clinically appropriate, as early as 4 weeks after initiating pitavastatin tablets, and adjust the dosage if necessary. 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Adults and Pediatric Patients Aged 8 Years and Older The recommended dosage range of pitavastatin tablets is 2 mg to 4 mg daily. The maximum recommended dosage is pitavastatin tablets 4 mg once daily. 2.3 Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment The recommended starting dosage for patients with moderate and severe renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate 30 to 59 mL/minute/1.73 m 2 and 15 to 29 mL/minute/1.73 m 2 , respectively) and patients with end-stage renal disease receiving hemodialysis is pitavastatin tablets 1 mg once daily. The maximum recommended dose for these patients is pitavastatin tablets 2 mg once daily [see Use in Specific Populations (8.5) ] . There are no dosage adjustment recommendations for patients with mild renal impairment. 2.4 Pitavastatin Tablets Dosage Adjustments Due to Drug Interactions In patients taking erythromycin, do not exceed pitavastatin tablets 1 mg once daily [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . In patients taking rifampin, do not exceed pitavastatin tablets 2 mg once daily [see Drug Interactions (7) ] .