Lorestor 5 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

The initial dose is 5 mg once daily. If necessary, the dosage may be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more, with a usual maintenance dose of 10 mg once daily. The dose may be increased up to a maximum of 20 mg per day. It can be taken at any time of the day regardless of food.

Child dose

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, the dose is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be individually adjusted according to the recommended treatment goals and can be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be taken by patients with allergies to any of its ingredients, those with severely impaired liver function, individuals with muscle disorders, patients with severely impaired kidney function, or women who are pregnant or nursing. Additionally, high doses of this medication are prohibited in patients at high risk for muscle damage, including those with impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism, a history of genetic muscle disorders, or alcohol abuse. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Patients with a history of liver disease or those who consume large amounts of alcohol should undergo liver function tests before and regularly during treatment with this medication. If any symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, patients should promptly notify their healthcare provider, and blood tests may be needed to check for muscle damage. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist of any concurrent medications. Special caution is required when taken with certain antiviral drugs, immunosuppressants, and fibrate class medications. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and if pregnancy occurs during treatment, it should be discontinued immediately. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; treatment should be symptomatic along with tests of liver function and muscle enzymes. This medication may cause rare but severe skin reactions or liver damage, so if symptoms like rash, jaundice, or severe fatigue occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and healthcare consultation sought. Symptoms such as dizziness or headache may occur, hence caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. When administered to children or adolescents, their growth and development should be closely monitored.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including hives and angioedema, rhabdomyolysis, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, jaundice, hepatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, acute renal failure, oliguria, thrombocytopenia, severe skin rash with fever, breathing difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, severe swelling, elevated blood pressure, and sudden.

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Yellow, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle