Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablet 20 mg

Adult dose

For adults, regardless of meals, the initial dose is 5 mg taken once daily. If a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, a maintenance dose of 10 mg once daily may be administered, and the dosage should be properly adjusted based on LDL cholesterol levels, therapeutic goals, and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or longer. The maximum daily dose can be increased up to 20 mg.

Child dose

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosage is administered once daily, ranging from 5 mg to 20 mg. The dosage should be individually adjusted based on the recommended therapeutic goal.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to any ingredient of this medication, patients with severe liver dysfunction, those with muscular disorders, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Additionally, caution is required for patients with significantly impaired renal function or those taking certain medications concurrently. This medication can affect liver function, so individuals with a history of liver disease or excessive alcohol consumption should undergo liver function tests prior to use. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, the physician should be informed immediately, and in severe cases, discontinuation of the medication may be necessary. Periodic renal function tests are recommended, especially when taking high doses, as it may affect renal function. This medication may elevate blood sugar levels in some patients, so individuals at risk for diabetes should regularly monitor their blood sugar. Furthermore, this medication can interact with other drugs, so it is crucial to inform the physician or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Women of childbearing potential should ensure appropriate contraception and should not use this medication if they are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so symptomatic treatment and tests for liver and muscle function may be necessary. Finally, dizziness may occur during treatment with this medication, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, high fever along with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, and diminished urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture and should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle