Pitavastatin is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL) 12.

This medication is also used to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood) and treat high cholesterol in adults 12.

In children at least 8 years old, pitavastatin can be used to treat an inherited form of high cholesterol 14.

Pitavastatin should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare provider 3.