Crovaz 5mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

For adult patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, the initial dose is 5 milligrams once daily. The maintenance dose is 10 milligrams once daily, adjusted according to LDL-cholesterol levels and patient response every 4 weeks or more. The maximum dose is 20 milligrams once daily. It can be taken at any time of day regardless of meals.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), 5 milligrams to 20 milligrams should be administered once daily. Dosage should be adjusted according to individual patient treatment goals for more than 4 weeks.

This drug should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to any component of this medication, those with severely impaired liver function, those with muscle disorders, those taking certain immunosuppressants, individuals with significantly reduced kidney function, pregnant or nursing women, and those at high risk for muscle diseases should not take this drug. It is important to periodically check liver function and muscle condition while taking this drug. Particularly, individuals who consume large amounts of alcohol, have a history of liver disease, have hypothyroidism, have reduced kidney function, are elderly (over 70 years), or are taking certain medications should exercise additional caution. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or cramps occur, report to a doctor immediately and get examined. If these symptoms are severe or if muscle enzyme levels rise significantly, discontinuation of the drug may be necessary. This drug contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance should not take it. There may be drug interactions when taken with certain medications, so if currently taking any drugs, they must inform their doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant must use appropriate contraception, and if pregnancy is confirmed, they should discontinue taking this drug immediately. Additionally, nursing women should avoid taking this drug for safety reasons. There is no specific antidote in case of overdose, so treatment should be symptomatic while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Caution is needed while driving or operating machinery due to possible dizziness. Finally, this drug may rarely cause serious skin reactions, liver damage, or muscle adverse reactions, so if new symptoms appear, consult medical personnel immediately.

Serious side effects

Rash, hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, severe muscle weakness, rhabdomyolysis, severe edema, dyspnea, respiratory disturbance accompanied by cough and fever, acute renal failure, oliguria, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to store the drug at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Domestic: 28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP X 2), Export: 28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP X 2)