FDA label
What is pitavastatin used for?
The FDA-approved uses of pitavastatin, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “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).”
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Pitavastatin, tablet, film coated
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ANDA206070). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
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).
Source: DailyMed label, set id 26b5e5e8-45cd-4a98-9af4-2d04c1130881, version 5, effective August 15, 2024. NDC 0378-5055, one of 23 listings for this product.
Questions
What is pitavastatin used for?
The FDA label says: “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).”
What drug class is pitavastatin?
FDA lists pitavastatin in the HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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