Rovitane Tablet 5 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg once daily at any time of the day, regardless of meals. If a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, maintain a dose of 10 mg once daily, and can be increased up to a maximum of 20 mg daily based on the patient's response at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

Child dose

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, administer 5 mg to 20 mg once daily, adjusting the dosage individually according to treatment goals with an interval of at least 4 weeks. For patients under 10 years

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients with an allergy to the ingredients of this medication, severely impaired liver function, muscle disorders, severe kidney dysfunction, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication should be used cautiously in patients at high risk for muscle disorders or those taking certain medications. Because this medication can affect liver function, patients with a history of liver disease or excessive alcohol consumption should undergo liver function tests before taking it and periodically during treatment. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, medical personnel should be informed immediately, and blood tests should be conducted to check for muscle damage. If muscle damage is severe, medication may need to be discontinued. This medication may elevate blood sugar levels in some people; therefore, patients at risk for diabetes should monitor their blood sugar levels periodically. Additionally, the response to this medication and its side effects can vary based on genetic factors, so dosage adjustments may be necessary in consultation with medical personnel. Serious skin reactions may occur during treatment; if skin rashes, swelling, or severe itching develop, medication should be discontinued immediately, and medical personnel should be consulted. This medication may interact with other drugs; if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform medical personnel. Caution is needed when used with medications that affect liver function or increase the risk of muscle damage. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception to avoid becoming pregnant while taking this medication, and should discontinue use immediately if pregnancy occurs. Nursing women should also avoid taking this medication. In case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, it is important to receive symptomatic treatment and conduct liver function and muscle-related tests. This medication is known not to significantly affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, but caution is advised due to potential dizziness. Finally, this medication may show higher concentrations in Asian individuals, requiring dosage adjustments.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, thrombocytopenia, acute renal failure, oliguria, fatal and non-fatal liver failure, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, respiratory problems, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe neurological issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way ensures the effectiveness of the medication is maintained safely.

Appearance

Yellow, round film-coated tablets

Package unit

14 tablets/blister X 2