Pitavastatin Calcium Tablets: Are there any risks to the liver and kidneys?
The doctor prescribed me Pitavastatin Calcium Tablets to lower my blood lipids. Since my liver and kidney functions have never been very good, I am worried that this medication might place an additional burden on them. I would like to ask whether this medication poses any harm to the liver and kidneys.
Doctor's answer (1)
Generally, pitavastatin calcium tablets do not pose significant risks to the liver or kidneys when used appropriately, and administration should follow medical guidance.
As a commonly used statin medication, pitavastatin calcium tablets are primarily indicated for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia. They also play a certain role in preventing cardiovascular diseases such as angina and myocardial infarction. Regarding liver function, statin medications may cause elevated liver enzyme levels, which typically represent a temporary response during drug metabolism and do not lead to severe liver damage. Furthermore, they do not directly harm the kidneys.
However, if patients already have impaired liver or kidney function or take pitavastatin calcium tablets in large doses over a prolonged period, it may increase the burden on the liver and kidneys, potentially exceeding their capacity to process the drug and leading to liver or kidney injury. Therefore, it is recommended that the medication be used under medical supervision.
Patients are advised to use pitavastatin calcium tablets appropriately and to regularly monitor relevant indicators under medical supervision in order to minimize potential effects on the liver and kidneys.
