Irostar 20 mg Tablets (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

Regardless of meals, the initial dose is 5 mg taken once daily at any time of the day. Depending on the need, the maintenance dose can be adjusted to 10 mg taken once daily, with adjustments made every 4 weeks or more based on the patient's response, up to a maximum of 20 mg per day.

Child dose

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, the recommended dose is 5 mg to 20 mg taken once daily. The dose should be adjusted individually according to the treatment goals and modified at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this medicine, have severe liver dysfunction, have muscular diseases, or are taking certain medications should not take this drug. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as women who may become pregnant, should consult their doctor before taking this medication. This medicine may affect liver function, so caution is needed for patients with a history of liver disease or heavy alcohol consumption. Symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness may occur; if these symptoms appear, healthcare professionals should be notified immediately. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is important to inform healthcare professionals about any currently used medications, especially when used in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antifungals, and immunosuppressants. Regular blood tests are recommended as liver enzymes or muscle-related levels may rise during clinical evaluations. This medication should be avoided during pregnancy as it may pose risks to the fetus, and caution is required when breastfeeding as this drug may pass into breast milk. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be symptomatic; patients might experience dizziness while on this medication, necessitating caution when driving or operating machinery. Finally, this drug contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should consult before taking it.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including urticaria and angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, dyspnea, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), shortness of breath or respiratory distress, asthma attacks, breathing abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu × 3)