Astrotin Tablets 20 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

Start at 5 mg once daily, and adjust the dose at intervals of more than 4 weeks based on treatment goals and patient response. The maintenance dose is 10 mg once daily, and it can be increased up to a maximum of 20 mg per day. It can be administered at any time of day, regardless of meals.

Child dose

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, administer 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted at intervals of more than 4 weeks based on the treatment goals of individual patients. 10 years

This drug should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this drug or have liver dysfunction, muscular disorders, severe renal impairment, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use it. Additionally, this medication may affect muscles, and symptoms such as myalgia or muscle weakness may occur, so caution is required. Patients with renal impairment, hypothyroidism, a history of genetic muscular disorders, the elderly, and alcohol abusers should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. Regular liver function tests must be performed while taking this drug, and if symptoms such as myalgia, fatigue, or fever occur, immediate medical advice should be sought. Furthermore, muscle damage markers may not be accurate after strenuous exercise, so caution is advised. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform your healthcare provider of any current medications. Co-administration with certain medications may increase the blood concentration of this drug, raising the risk of muscle damage. Women planning to become pregnant or those who may become pregnant should use appropriate contraceptive methods and discontinue the drug immediately if pregnancy occurs. It is also safer for breastfeeding women not to take this medication. There is no specific antidote for overdose; therefore, symptomatic treatment should be received while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Lastly, this medication may rarely cause various side effects such as liver dysfunction, neurological abnormalities, and skin rashes, so it is important to consult a healthcare provider immediately if any abnormal symptoms arise.

Serious side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria and angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, jaundice, hepatitis, acute renal failure, oliguria, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, rhabdomyolysis, severe edema, increased serum creatinine

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air or moisture. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle