Question 1

What is pitavastatin?

Accepted Answer

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 molecular 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 a 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 tablet of pitavastatin contains 1 mg, 2 mg, or 4 mg of pitavastatin, which is equivalent to 1.045 mg, 2.09 mg, or 4.18 mg, respectively, of pitavastatin calcium and the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium aluminometa silicate type I-B, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate. Chemical Structure

Question 2

What kind of drug is pitavastatin?

Accepted Answer

The FDA classifies pitavastatin as a hmg-coa reductase inhibitor. Statins block HMG-CoA reductase, the key enzyme the liver uses to make cholesterol. With less cholesterol being produced, the liver pulls more LDL ("bad") cholesterol out of the blood, lowering overall blood cholesterol levels. If you are checking whether it is safe to combine with something else, the class is what matters — two drugs from the same class usually should not be stacked.

Question 3

Can you take pitavastatin with other medicines?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the medicine. We check it against the FDA labels rather than guessing: our interaction checker searches each drug's own label for the other and quotes what it says, naming the section it came from. Run pitavastatin against whatever else you take — and remember that a label not naming a drug is not the same as that combination being safe.

Question 4

What brand names is pitavastatin sold under?

Accepted Answer

We track 4 pitavastatin-containing products in the U.S.: Pitavastatin Calcium, Nikita, Livalo and Zypitamag. They are the same active ingredient; they differ in form, manufacturer, price and FDA recall record.

Question 5

What forms does pitavastatin come in?

Accepted Answer

Across the brands we track, pitavastatin is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory. Each form is dosed differently — follow the label for the exact product you were prescribed.

Question 6

Is there a generic pitavastatin?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our catalog lists 1 generic pitavastatin product alongside the brand versions. A generic has the same active ingredient and must meet the FDA's bioequivalence standard; it usually costs less. Ask your pharmacist which one your plan covers.

Question 7

Has pitavastatin been recalled?

Accepted Answer

The FDA's Enforcement database lists at least 5 recall records whose product description mentions pitavastatin. The most recent: Pitavastatin Tablets (Feb 3, 2026). A recall applies to specific lots, not to the drug as a whole — check the record for the affected lot numbers.

#	Drug	Rating	Type	Form	Generic?	Typical price
1	Pitavastatin Calcium	64/100	Prescription	Tablet	Generic	$38	View →
2	Nikita	56/100	Prescription	Tablet	Generic

Pitavastatin: uses, dosing, side effects & brands

Key facts

How pitavastatin is dosed

Pitavastatin side effects

Every pitavastatin product we track (4)

What pitavastatin pills look like

Pitavastatin recalls

Frequently asked questions

Who shouldn’t take pitavastatin

Pitavastatin drug interactions

Imprint	Strength	Colour	Shape	Maker
1;KC	1.045 mg	white	round	—
2;KC	2.09 mg	white	round	—
4;KC	4.18 mg	white	round	—
P2	2 mg	white	round	—
P1	1 mg	white	round	—
P4	4 mg	white