Livalo
Pitavastatin 1mg, 2mg and 4mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of hypercholesterolaemia. A statin acting on HMG-CoA reductase.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1mg | 30 tablets | US$33.00 | US$1.10 |
| 1mg | 60 tablets | US$53.40 | US$0.89 |
| 1mg | 90 tablets | US$76.50 | US$0.85 |
| 1mg | 120 tablets | US$97.20 | US$0.81 |
| 1mg | 180 tablets | US$136.80 | US$0.76 |
| 2mg | 30 tablets | US$38.10 | US$1.27 |
| 2mg | 60 tablets | US$63.60 | US$1.06 |
| 2mg | 90 tablets | US$87.30 | US$0.97 |
| 2mg | 120 tablets | US$106.80 | US$0.89 |
| 2mg | 180 tablets | US$302.40 | US$1.68 |
| 4mg | 30 tablets | US$71.40 | US$2.38 |
| 4mg | 60 tablets | US$135.00 | US$2.25 |
| 4mg | 90 tablets | US$198.90 | US$2.21 |
| 4mg | 120 tablets | US$260.40 | US$2.17 |
| 4mg | 180 tablets | US$381.60 | US$2.12 |
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Pitavastatin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 1 · 2 · 4mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Livalo on your behalf.
- Condition
- Hypercholesterolaemia
- Alternative names
- Livazo
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Statin
- Minor side effects
- muscle pain; constipation; diarrhoea; back pain
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Kowa
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight.
- Drug interactions
- erythromycin; ciclosporin; warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 6 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity; active liver disease; pregnancy; breastfeeding; concurrent use with ciclosporin
Precautions and warnings
monitor liver function; report any unexplained muscle pain; use with caution in elderly
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; myopathy, requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Pitavastatin 1mg, 2mg and 4mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of hypercholesterolaemia. A statin acting on HMG-CoA reductase.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts as an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, blocking the enzyme responsible for cholesterol production in the liver, which lowers blood cholesterol levels.
Livalo is a medicine containing pitavastatin, used to manage hypercholesterolaemia. Also marketed under the name Livazo, this product is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 1mg, 2mg, and 4mg. It helps individuals maintain healthy cholesterol levels as part of a broader health management plan.
Buying Livalo online
Generic pitavastatin, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original Kowa brand for Australians and people based across the country. Ordering online provides a convenient way to maintain access to cholesterol medication when you live in a regional or remote area.
What you will receive
Livalo is the originator brand name, made by Kowa. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Kowa and do not ship the original Livalo.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Pitavastatin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.