Pitavastatin

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Livalo, Zypitamag

Pharmacological Mechanism

Minimal CYP metabolism (primarily glucuronidation) → fewest drug interactions of any statin. Neutral to slightly favourable glycemic profile (versus the small dysglycemic tendency of other statins) — the main niche.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 11h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 2mg (Range: 1 - 4 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• cardiovascular