Dongkwang Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets 10mg

Adult dose

The initial dose is 5 milligrams once daily; if a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol is needed, the maintenance dose can be adjusted. The maintenance dose is typically 10 milligrams once daily for most patients. The maintenance dose should be adjusted appropriately based on LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response, with a maximum daily dose of 20 milligrams.

Child dose

The usual dosage range for children with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (aged 10 to 17 years) is 5 milligrams to 20 milligrams once daily. The dosing should be adjusted based on the recommended treatment target for each individual patient.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients with allergies to the components of this medication, those with severe liver dysfunction, patients with muscle disorders, and women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with significantly impaired kidney function should also avoid this medication for safety. This medication may affect liver function; therefore, patients with liver disease or those who consume alcohol heavily should undergo liver function tests before taking it and should regularly monitor liver status during treatment. If symptoms such as muscle pain or muscle weakness occur, the healthcare provider should be notified immediately, and if severe muscle damage is suspected, the medication should be discontinued. Since this medication contains lactose, caution is advised for patients with lactose intolerance. Furthermore, as there may be drug interactions, patients taking other medications should consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Women of childbearing potential should practice appropriate contraception while taking this medication and discontinue it immediately if they become pregnant. It is important to regularly check liver function and muscle status during the course of this medication and to promptly inform healthcare providers of any adverse symptoms.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including urticaria and angioedema, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, jaundice, hepatitis, severe skin adverse reactions, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure, oliguria, thrombocytopenia, increased serum creatinine, severe edema, dyspnea, interstitial lung disease, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, respiratory problems

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature, and it is advisable to avoid excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP) × 3]