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Cardiovascular Class

Pitavastatin

Brand: Livalo (US/EU) / Pivasta (IN) / Pitava (JP)
Subclass: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
PK: t½ 12 hours | Clearance: hepatic
Max Dose: 4 day
mild
AE: Myalgia, mild liver enzyme elevation

Pravastatin

Brand: Pravachol (US/EU) / Pravator (IN) / Vastatin (BD)
Subclass: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
PK: t½ 1.8 hours | Clearance: hepatic
Max Dose: 80 day
mild
AE: Mild transaminitis, headache, mild GI upset

Rosuvastatin

Brand: Crestor (US/EU) / Rosuvas (IN) / Rosumix (BD)
Subclass: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
PK: t½ 19 hours | Clearance: hepatic
Max Dose: 40 day
moderate
AE: Myalgia, ALT elevation, rare rhabdomyolysis

Simvastatin

Brand: Zocor (US/EU) / Simvotin (IN) / Simvas (BD)
Subclass: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
PK: t½ 2 hours | Clearance: hepatic
Max Dose: 40 day
moderate
AE: Myopathy, liver enzyme rise, GI discomfort