Ostatin Tablet 10 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

Initiate treatment with 5 mg once daily at any time of day, regardless of meals. The maintenance dose is 10 mg once daily, and must be adjusted appropriately based on LDL cholesterol levels and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or longer. The dose may be increased to a maximum of 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, the dose is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily, adjusted individually based on the recommended treatment goals. Dose adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or longer.

This medicine should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients with an allergy to this medication, severe liver dysfunction, muscle diseases, and those currently taking certain medications should not take this medication. Additionally, pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as women of childbearing potential, should exercise caution when taking this medication, and should avoid taking it if they are not using appropriate contraception. This medication can affect liver function, so patients with a history of liver disease or excessive alcohol consumption must consult a physician before taking it. Regular liver function tests are recommended during treatment. Symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness may occur, so if such symptoms arise, immediate notification to a healthcare professional is necessary. If abnormalities are confirmed through muscle-related tests, the medication may need to be discontinued. Interactions may occur when this medication is taken with certain drugs, so it is important to inform the physician or pharmacist if other medications are being taken. Caution is especially needed when combined with some antiviral agents, immunosuppressants, and fibrate medications. It is safest not to take this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and women planning to become pregnant must consult beforehand. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so it is essential to visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment and examination. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, as side effects such as dizziness may occur. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should check before taking it. During the course of treatment, regular blood tests and liver function tests to confirm safety are important.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including urticaria and angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), rhabdomyolysis, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, jaundice, hepatitis, acute renal failure, oliguria, thrombocytopenia, increased transaminases, severe skin adverse reactions, severe allergic reactions, dyspnea, significant edema, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin exfoliation

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(15 tablets/PTP (AluAlu) * 2)]