Cresban Tablet 20mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

Can be administered at any time of the day regardless of meals. The initial dose is 5 milligrams once daily, and if a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, the maintenance dose can be adjusted accordingly. The maintenance dose is typically 10 milligrams once daily, and most patients are adjusted to this dosage. The maintenance dose should be appropriately adjusted based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

Child dose

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

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For instance, individuals allergic to its components, those with severely impaired liver function, those with muscle disorders, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid taking this medication. Additionally, it should be avoided in patients with severely reduced kidney function or those taking specific medications. This medicine can affect muscles, so caution is warranted in patients experiencing muscle pain or myopathy symptoms. It is important to regularly monitor liver function and muscle status while using this medication. Individuals with a history of liver disease or heavy alcohol consumption should be especially cautious, and those with hypothyroidism should have this treated prior to starting therapy. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or fatigue occur, patients should immediately inform their physician and undergo examination, and in severe cases, drug therapy may need to be discontinued. This medication may raise blood sugar levels in some patients, so individuals at risk of diabetes should regularly check their blood glucose levels. Furthermore, this drug can interact with other medications, so it is crucial to inform healthcare providers of any other drugs being taken. Special caution is advised when taken with certain antiviral drugs, immunosuppressants, and fibrates. Women of childbearing potential must use appropriate contraception and should not take this medication during pregnancy. Breastfeeding women are also advised against using this drug. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be based on symptoms, and monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme levels is necessary. This medication is not known to significantly affect driving or machinery operation, but caution is advised as dizziness may occur. Lastly, this medication may show higher concentrations in some Asian individuals, indicating a potential need for dosage adjustments. To use safely, it is important to follow healthcare provider instructions and undergo regular testing.

Serious side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, eosinophilia and systemic symptoms of drug reaction (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, severe muscle weakness, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, acute kidney failure, oliguria, severe edema, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, respiratory problems, liver abnormalities (jaundice)

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• rashes and hives
• myalgia
• asthenia
• thrombocytopenia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's efficacy and ensure safe use.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)