Monoroba Tablet 5 Milligrams (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

For primary hypercholesterolemia and other indications, the medication can be administered at any time of the day, regardless of meals. The initial dose is 5 milligrams once daily; if needed, the maintenance dose can be adjusted to 10 milligrams once daily. Dosage adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or longer based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response, with a maximum dose of 20 milligrams.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17 years), a dose of 5 to 20 milligrams is administered once daily. The dosage should be adjusted based on individual treatment goals.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it must not be administered to patients with an allergy to any component of this medication, patients with severe liver dysfunction, those with muscle disorders, and those with severe renal impairment. Special caution is necessary for pregnant or nursing women and for women of childbearing age who do not use adequate contraception. This medication contains lactose; therefore, patients with lactose intolerance should not use it. It is important to periodically test liver function and muscle status while taking this medication. Patients who consume a large amount of alcohol or who have a history of liver disease should use it with greater caution, and those with hypothyroidism or nephrotic syndrome should treat the underlying condition first. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or cramps occur, the doctor should be notified immediately for evaluation. This medication may interact with other drugs; thus, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any medications being taken together. The risk of muscle-related side effects may increase, especially when used in combination with certain antiviral agents, immunosuppressants, or fibrates. If pregnant or nursing, it is safest not to use this medication, and women planning to become pregnant should utilize adequate contraception. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote; thus, treatment should be supportive and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored. Rarely, side effects such as skin rash, liver dysfunction, muscle problems, or neurological symptoms may occur; if any unusual symptoms arise, immediate consultation with medical staff is advised. Caution is needed as dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including urticaria and angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), rhabdomyolysis, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, jaundice, hepatitis, acute kidney failure, oliguric condition, severe edema, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, respiratory issues, hepatic abnormalities (jaundice), serious neurological symptoms

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; thus, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its effectiveness and safety for an extended period.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle