Rochta Tablet 20 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

This medication can be taken at any time of the day, regardless of meals. The starting dose is 5 mg once daily, and the maintenance dose is generally 10 mg once daily, which most patients are adjusted to. The maintenance dose should be adjusted according to LDL-cholesterol levels, therapeutic goals, and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or more, with a maximum increase up to 20 mg daily if necessary.

Children's dosage

The typical dosage range is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The administered dose should be individually adjusted according to the recommended therapeutic target for each patient. Dosing should be adjusted every 4 weeks or more if necessary.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, it should not be used by patients who are allergic to this medication, those with severely impaired liver function, patients with muscle diseases, those taking certain immunosuppressants, patients with severely impaired kidney function, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance. Additionally, this medication should be used with caution in patients who consume excessive alcohol or have a history of liver disease, and regular liver function tests should be conducted. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, immediate consultation with medical personnel is necessary, and if needed, blood tests should be performed to check for muscle damage. During the use of this medication, if symptoms such as severe muscle pain, weakness, or fever occur, it is important to stop taking the medication immediately and consult a physician. Furthermore, concurrent use with certain medications may increase the blood concentration of this drug and elevate the risk of side effects, so it is crucial to inform healthcare providers about other medications being taken. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use appropriate contraception before taking this medication and should discontinue use immediately if pregnancy occurs. It is also safest for breastfeeding women to avoid using this medication. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and appropriate treatment should be provided based on symptoms while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Lastly, this medication can cause dizziness, requiring caution while driving or operating machinery. It is important to consult medical personnel immediately if adverse reactions occur during use.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including urticaria and angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, jaundice, hepatitis, acute renal failure, oliguria, rhabdomyolysis, severe edema, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe neurologic symptoms (e.g., headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis), increase in serum creatinine.

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, itching, myalgia, weakness, hematuria, diarrhea, fatigue, numbness, paresthesia, chest discomfort, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, syncope, body pain, muscle cramps, gout, erectile dysfunction, joint pain, memory loss, peripheral neuropathy, thrombocytopenia, hepatitis, increased transaminases, eosinophilia, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome, lupus-like syndrome, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy.

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the efficacy of the drug.

Appearance

Pink, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 2)