Rosuvastatin Calcium 10mg Tablet

Adult dose

This medication can be taken at any time during the day, regardless of meals. The initial dose is 5 milligrams once daily, and if further reduction of LDL-cholesterol is needed, adjustment can be made to the maintenance dose. The maintenance dose is typically 10 milligrams once daily, with most patients adjusted to this dose. The maintenance dose should be adjusted appropriately based on LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

Child dose

The usual dosage range for pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years is 5 to 20 milligrams once daily. The dosing is adjusted according to each patient’s treatment goals, with a minimum interval of 4 weeks or more.

This medication should not be used in individuals with certain allergic reactions. It is contraindicated in patients with active liver disease or severely impaired liver function. Patients with muscle disorders or muscular problems should not take this medication. There is an increased risk of side effects when used with certain immunosuppressants, so care should be taken. It should not be administered to patients with severely impaired renal function. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should employ suitable contraceptive methods to reduce the possibility of pregnancy. The 40mg dosage is prohibited for patients at high risk for muscle disorders. Patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic conditions should not take this medication. This medication requires regular liver function tests for individuals with a history of significant alcohol consumption or liver disease. In cases of hypothyroidism or certain kidney diseases, this medication should only be used after treating the underlying condition. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, medical personnel should be notified immediately, and testing should determine whether to discontinue treatment. Caution is needed after vigorous exercise as test results for muscle damage may be distorted. This medication should be discontinued in cases of acute severe conditions or significant metabolic disturbances. Occasionally, severe myasthenia or ocular myasthenia may occur, and this medication should be discontinued if these symptoms arise. There is an increased risk of muscle side effects when taken with other specific medications, so caution is advised when co-administering. Renal function tests may be necessary during high-dosage usage. Dosage adjustment is needed in Asian patients as drug concentrations may increase. This medication may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, myalgia, etc., most of which are mild and temporary. Rarely, severe side effects such as liver function abnormalities, muscle damage, or skin rashes can occur. If adverse reactions are severe or persistent, medical consultation is necessary. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid this medication, and women who may become pregnant must ensure contraception. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote; therefore, treatment should be symptomatic and include monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This medication does not significantly affect driving or operating machinery, but caution should be taken due to possible dizziness.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including hives and angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal breathing with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is safest to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3)]