LIVAMED 1

Description

Pitavastatin Calcium is a cholesterol-lowering medication in the statin class. Pitavastatin is a statin — its only role is to lower cholesterol by blocking cholesterol synthesis in the liver.

Key Facts

• Drug class: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)

• Form: Calcium salt of pitavastatin (improves stability and bioavailability)

• Mechanism: Inhibits the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which the liver uses to make cholesterol. This reduces LDL (“bad” cholesterol) and triglycerides, and can modestly increase HDL (“good” cholesterol).

• Brand names:

  • Livalo (most common internationally)

  • Zypitamag (USA)

  • Various generics

Medical Uses

• Treating primary hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)

• Mixed dyslipidemia (high cholesterol + high triglycerides)

• Reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with elevated cholesterol

Where it can fit in sports use

• If a steroid cycle causes severe lipid profile disruption (low HDL, high LDL), a statin like pitavastatin could be used alongside or after PCT as part of a cardiovascular health recovery plan.

• It would be considered supportive therapy, not hormone recovery therapy.

Dosage

• Typical starting dose: 1–2 mg once daily

• Usual range: 1–4 mg daily, taken with or without food

• Dose adjustment may be needed for patients with liver or kidney issues

Side Effects

Common:

• Muscle pain or weakness (myalgia)

• Joint pain

• Constipation or diarrhea

Less common / serious:

• Muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis, rare but serious)

• Liver enzyme elevations

• Allergic reactions