Erosuva Tablet 20 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium (Unrefined))

Adult dose

Administer once daily at any time regardless of meals. The initial dose is 5 mg, and the maintenance dose is 10 mg, which most patients are adjusted to at this dosage. The maintenance dose may be adjusted appropriately depending on LDL cholesterol levels and patient response, with an increase up to a maximum of 20 mg possible at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

Child dose

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosage is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. There is no clinical data for doses exceeding 20 mg.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For instance, it is contraindicated in patients with allergies to the components of this drug, severely impaired liver function, muscular diseases, severely reduced kidney function, and in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Additionally, high-dose administration is prohibited in patients at risk of myopathy. This medication contains lactose, so caution is needed for patients with lactose intolerance. Patients with a history of liver disease or those who consume alcohol heavily should have liver function tests performed periodically while using this medication. If symptoms of myalgia or muscle weakness appear, the doctor should be informed immediately, and the medication may be discontinued if necessary. Caution is especially advised for patients with kidney disease, a history of hypothyroidism, or genetic muscle disorders due to a higher risk of muscle problems. Women who may become pregnant should use adequate contraception to avoid pregnancy, and they should discontinue use immediately if pregnancy occurs. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients must inform their healthcare provider about any concurrent medications. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be symptomatic, monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery. While taking this drug, adverse reactions such as headaches, dizziness, myalgia, dyspepsia, and skin rash may occur, and patients should consult healthcare providers if symptoms worsen. Overall, this medication should be used with careful observation of liver and muscle health, and regular examinations to confirm safety are important.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, acute renal failure, oliguria, severe muscular weakness, ophthalmoplegia, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, respiratory problems, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe neurological symptoms, severe

Mild side effects

• Headaches
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• myalgia
• weakness
• thrombocytopenia
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture ingress. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. Doing so will ensure the medication's efficacy is preserved.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle