Crestin Tablet 10 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

The medication can be administered at any time of the day regardless of meals. The initial dosage is 5 mg once daily, and if greater reductions in LDL cholesterol are needed, the maintenance dosage can be adjusted accordingly. The maintenance dosage is typically 10 mg once daily, and most patients will be managed at this dosage. The maintenance dosage should be adjusted appropriately based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or longer.

Child dose

The usual dosage range is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be individually adjusted based on the recommended treatment goals for each patient. The dosage should be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or longer.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it is contraindicated in patients with an allergy to this drug, severe liver dysfunction, or muscle disorders. Additionally, patients with significantly impaired kidney function, pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication. It contains lactose, so caution is needed for patients with lactose intolerance. Patients who consume excessive alcohol or have a history of liver disease should undergo liver function tests before starting this medication and should have their liver function monitored regularly during treatment. If symptoms of myalgia or myopathy occur, patients should inform their healthcare provider immediately, and if severe muscle-related adverse symptoms appear, the discontinuation of the medication may be necessary. This drug may interact with other medications; therefore, it's essential to inform your healthcare provider about any medications being taken. Special caution is required when co-administering with certain antivirals, immunosuppressants, or fibrate drugs. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception, and this medication should not be used during pregnancy. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so symptomatic treatment and liver and muscle function testing are required. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. This medication can rarely cause severe skin reactions, liver damage, or muscle damage in some patients, and if symptoms occur, one should consult a physician immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), rhabdomyolysis, severe muscle weakness, critical myopathy, ocular muscle weakness, hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, acute renal failure, oliguria, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, dyspnea, severe skin adverse reactions, severe liver abnormalities, severe allergic reactions, severe swelling or urination abnormalities, severe renal

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C to preserve the efficacy and safety of the drug.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP*2), 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle