CMG Rosuvastatin Tablet 10mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

This medication can be taken at any time of the day without regard to meals. The initial dose is 5 milligrams once daily, and a maintenance dose of 10 milligrams once daily is administered. The maintenance dose should be adjusted based on the patient's response at intervals of 4 weeks or more, with a maximum increase to 20 milligrams per day.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), a dosage of 5 to 20 milligrams is administered once daily. The dosage is adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more per individual patient.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. First, it is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to this drug, severely impaired liver function, muscle disease, those taking certain immunosuppressants, severely impaired kidney function, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with lactose intolerance. Second, while taking this medication, liver function and muscle condition should be regularly monitored, especially in patients who consume excessive alcohol or have a history of liver disease. Additionally, if symptoms such as myalgia, muscle weakness, or cramps occur, patients must promptly inform healthcare providers, and in severe cases, the medication should be discontinued. Third, when taken with certain other medications, the blood concentration of this drug may increase, raising the risk of muscle damage; therefore, patients should consult with a doctor or pharmacist about concomitant medications. Fourth, women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication and should immediately stop taking it if pregnancy is confirmed. Finally, during the use of this medication, there is a risk of serious side effects such as liver dysfunction, muscle-related abnormal symptoms, and skin rashes. Patients should visit a medical institution if abnormal symptoms occur. Regular check-ups and precautions are necessary for the safe use of this medication, and it should be taken according to a doctor's instructions.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including hives and angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, fatal and non-fatal liver failure, severe skin reactions, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, acute renal failure, oliguria, severe edema, severe allergic reactions, severe

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, preferably at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (15 tablets/PTP x 2 packs), 30 tablets/bottle