News tojeong 10mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

This medication can be administered at any time of the day, regardless of meals. The initial dosage is 5 milligrams once daily, and if a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol is necessary, it can be adjusted to a maintenance dose. The maintenance dose is typically 10 milligrams once daily, which most patients are adjusted to. The maintenance dose should be adjusted appropriately based on LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response, with an interval of 4 weeks or more.

Child dose

The usual dosage range is 5 milligrams to 20 milligrams once daily. The administered dose should be individually adjusted according to the recommended treatment goals for each patient. The dosage should be adjusted with an interval of 4 weeks or more.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this drug, those with severe liver dysfunction, muscular disorders, severe kidney disease, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not be treated. Additionally, special caution is required for patients at high risk for muscle-related side effects. This drug can cause myalgia or muscle damage, so if symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur, you should consult a doctor immediately. As this medication may affect liver function, patients with a history of liver disease or excessive alcohol consumption should undergo regular liver function tests. The risk of side effects may be higher in patients with certain genetic factors, reduced kidney function, or hypothyroidism; such patients should inform their physician if they have these conditions. Moreover, this medication may interact with other specific medications; thus, if you are taking other medications, it is essential to inform your healthcare provider. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception and should not use this medication during pregnancy or if they plan to become pregnant. During treatment, it is essential to have regular liver function tests and muscle-related examinations. If any unusual symptoms arise, consult healthcare professionals immediately. In case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, you should visit a hospital immediately for appropriate treatment. Be cautious as dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery. Finally, this medication contains lactose; patients with lactose intolerance should consult their healthcare provider before use.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including hives and angioedema, pancreatitis, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, polyneuropathy, severe muscular weakness, respiratory distress, ophthalmoplegia, jaundice, hepatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, eosinophilia and systemic symptoms associated with drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, edema, liver failure, acute renal failure, oliguria

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a prolonged period.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle