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pitavastatin

noun pi·tav·a·stat·in \ pi-ˈta-və-ˌsta-tᵊn \

medical Definition of pitavastatin

:a statin C₅₀H₄₆CaF₂N₂O₈ taken orally to lower LDL and triglyceride levels and increase HDL levels

Note: Pitavastatin is marketed under the trademark Livalo.

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