Pitavastatin Calcium

FDA Approved: * December 20, 2016
Pharm Company: * AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD
Category: Cholesterol

Pitavastatin (usually as a calcium salt) is a member of the blood cholesterol lowering medication class of statins.[1] Like other statins, it is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme that catalyses the first step of cholesterol synthesis. It was patented in 1987 and approved for medical use in 2003.[2] It is available in Japan, South Korea and in India.[3] In the US, it received FDA approval in 2009.[4] Kowa Pharmaceutica... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.

Dosage List

Pitavastatin Calcium 1 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 0378-5055
Labeler:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Pitavastatin Calcium 2 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 0378-5056
Labeler:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Pitavastatin Calcium 4 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 0378-5057
Labeler:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Pitavastatin Calcium 1 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 68382-481
Labeler:
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Pitavastatin Calcium 2 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 68382-482
Labeler:
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Pitavastatin Calcium 4 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 68382-483
Labeler:
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Pitavastatin Calcium 1 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 70771-1784
Labeler:
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Pitavastatin Calcium 2 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 70771-1785
Labeler:
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Pitavastatin Calcium 4 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 70771-1786
Labeler:
Zydus Lifesciences Limited

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