Crego 10 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

For adults with primary hypercholesterolemia, the initial dose of 5 mg is given once daily at any time, regardless of meals. The maintenance dose is 10 mg once daily, which can be adjusted based on LDL-cholesterol levels and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or more. The maximum dose is 20 mg once daily.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), the dose ranges from 5 mg to 20 mg, administered once daily, adjusted individually at intervals of 4 weeks or more. For children under 10 years old

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to individuals who are allergic to it, have severe liver impairment, have muscular disorders, have very poor kidney function, or are pregnant or nursing. Additionally, it should be used cautiously in patients at high risk for muscle damage or those taking certain medications together. Since this medication can affect liver function and muscle condition, regular liver enzyme and muscle-related tests should be conducted before and during treatment. Various side effects may occur, including muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, rash, indigestion, and headache, and if severe muscle damage or liver injury is suspected, use of the medication should be stopped immediately and medical consultation sought. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is important to inform your healthcare provider about any concurrent medications, especially when taking specific antiviral medications, immunosuppressants, antifungals, antibiotics, and fibrate class drugs. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception before taking this medication and should avoid it during pregnancy. Nursing mothers are also advised against using this medication. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; treatment should be provided according to symptoms, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery during treatment, as dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including hives, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), hepatitis, jaundice, fatal and non-fatal liver failure, acute kidney failure, oliguria, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, dyspnea, oculobulbar myasthenia, severe muscle weakness, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, rhabdomyolysis

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and it is safe to store at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Therefore, to maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation, keep it in a cool and dry place.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle