Crebatin Tablet 5mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

Medication can be taken at any time of the day, regardless of meals. The initial dose is 5 mg once daily, and the maintenance dose is usually 10 mg once daily for most patients. The maintenance dose should be adjusted based on LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response, with appropriate adjustments made every 4 weeks or longer, and may be increased up to a maximum of 20 mg per day.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), the usual dosage range is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to the individual treatment goals of each patient,

This drug should not be used in certain patients. First, patients who are allergic to this medication or have severe liver dysfunction, those with muscle disorders, patients with severely impaired renal function, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this drug. Additionally, patients at high risk for muscle issues should avoid high doses of this medication, and those with genetic problems such as lactose intolerance should not take it either. When using this medication, liver function and muscle condition should be regularly monitored, and especially if symptoms like muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur, medical personnel should be notified immediately. Patients who consume alcohol heavily or have a history of liver disease, as well as those with hypothyroidism, should use this drug with caution and may need to repeat liver enzyme tests. This drug can interact with other medications, so if other medications are being taken, it is important to inform the physician or pharmacist. In particular, when taken with certain antiviral medications, immunosuppressants, or fibrate-based drugs, the risk of muscle disorders may increase. Women who may become pregnant should ensure proper contraception while taking this drug, and it should not be used during pregnancy. Breastfeeding women should also avoid this medication. There is no specific antidote in case of overdose, and treatment should be based on symptoms while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This drug does not significantly affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, but caution is needed due to possible dizziness. Finally, if severe skin reactions like rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing occur while taking this medication, use should be stopped immediately and medical consultation should be sought.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, shortness of breath, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, abnormalities in breathing accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle