Cresnon 10 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken at any time of day, regardless of meals. The initial dosage is 5 mg once daily, and the maintenance dosage is adjusted to 10 mg once daily. Dosage adjustments should occur at intervals of 4 weeks or longer, with a maximum daily dosage of 20 mg.

Child dose

The usual dosage range for pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to the therapeutic goals for each individual patient, typically after 4 weeks or longer.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, it should not be used in patients with an allergy to this medication, severely impaired liver function, muscle disorders, severely reduced kidney function, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Additionally, high-dose administration is prohibited in patients at high risk of muscle damage. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be taken by patients with lactose intolerance. While on this medication, regular liver function tests and assessments of muscle condition may be required. Patients who drink alcohol heavily or have a history of liver disease should exercise extra caution, and it is important to report any symptoms of muscle pain or weakness to a physician immediately. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any concurrent medications. In particular, the risk of muscle damage may increase when taken in combination with fibrates or certain antibiotics and antifungals. Women of childbearing potential should employ effective contraception and should not use this medication during pregnancy. Breastfeeding women should also avoid taking this medication. In the event of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment and examination. This medication can rarely cause severe skin reactions or liver damage. Therefore, if symptoms such as skin rash, jaundice, or severe fatigue occur, stop taking the medication immediately and consult healthcare personnel. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. It is safest to regularly monitor health status while on this medication and consult a specialist immediately if any unusual symptoms arise.

Serious side effects

Hives, hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, Steven-Johnson syndrome, eosinophilia and systemic symptoms associated drug reaction (DRESS), rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, acute renal failure, oliguria, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, respiratory distress, ocular muscle weakness, thrombocytopenia, jaundice, fatal and non-fatal liver failure, severe headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, severe muscle symptoms

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• myalgia
• weakness
• hematuria
• cough

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. It is also recommended to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/PTP