Rosuvastatin Calcium 20 mg Tablets

Adult dose

This medication can be taken at any time during the day, regardless of meals. The initial dose is 5 mg once a day, which may be adjusted to the maintenance dose if needed. The maintenance dose is generally 10 mg once a day, and most patients will be managed at this dose. The maintenance dose should be adjusted appropriately, at intervals of 4 weeks or more based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response, with a maximum dose of 20 mg per day.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, it should not be used in patients who are allergic to any of the ingredients, have severe liver impairment, have muscle disorders, or have severe renal impairment. Additionally, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as fertile women not using effective contraception, should not take this medication. This medication can cause muscle problems, so special caution is needed for patients with a history of muscle disorders, moderate to severe renal impairment, hypothyroidism, alcoholics, and those taking certain concurrent medications. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take it. This medication can affect liver health, so patients with a history of liver disease or who excessively consume alcohol should regularly undergo liver function tests before and during treatment. If muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur, contact a doctor immediately for necessary tests. Especially at high doses, kidney function tests might also be necessary. Rarely, side effects such as headaches, dizziness, dyspepsia, itching, rash, muscle pain, fatigue, pallor, numbness, and abnormal sensations may occur while taking this medication. Serious reactions like rash, liver damage, or muscle damage can sometimes occur, so if these symptoms appear, consult medical professionals immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your healthcare provider. Be especially cautious when taken concurrently with certain antiviral medications, immunosuppressants, select antibiotics, and fibrate drugs, as it may increase the risk of muscle damage. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be based on symptoms, and liver and muscle function tests are necessary. Caution should be exercised as dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery. Lastly, this medication may show higher systemic concentrations in Asians, so dosage adjustment may be necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severely abnormal skin reactions, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and extremely severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures.

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its effectiveness.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/box[(10 tablets/PTP*10)]