Kvasatin 20 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

Start with 5 mg once a day at any time of the day, regardless of meals. If more LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, maintain a dose of 10 mg once daily, and at intervals of at least 4 weeks, it can be increased up to 20 mg once daily based on patient response.

Child dose

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, the dose is adjusted between 5 mg and 20 mg once daily according to individual treatment goals. Dose adjustments should be performed at intervals of at least 4 weeks. 10 years.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to individuals with an allergy to this medication's ingredients, patients with severe liver dysfunction, those with muscular diseases, specific patients with impaired kidney function, and pregnant or breastfeeding women. Additionally, patients at risk of muscle-related conditions should avoid high doses, and patients with genetic lactose intolerance should not use this medication. Regular monitoring of liver function and muscle status is crucial while on this medication. Patients who consume alcohol heavily or have a history of liver disease should have liver enzyme tests performed frequently. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur, the healthcare provider should be notified immediately, and medication should be stopped if necessary. This medication may interact with other medications, so if you're taking any other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Care should be taken especially when combined with certain antiviral agents, immunosuppressants, and fibrate drugs. Women who may become pregnant should use appropriate contraceptive methods before taking this medication and should not use it during pregnancy. If breastfeeding, medication use should also be avoided. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be supportive based on symptoms, along with liver function and muscle enzyme tests. This medication may cause dizziness when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. Lastly, if serious skin reactions, severe liver damage, or muscle abnormalities occur while taking this medication, immediate consultation with healthcare personnel is necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, severe muscle weakness, ophthalmoplegia, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, acute renal failure, oliguria, thrombocytopenia, fatal and non-fatal liver failure, severe allergic reactions, severe skin abnormal reactions, respiratory issues, liver abnormalities (jaundice).

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 prevent exposure to air or moisture and kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the medication's effectiveness can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle