Rosuzet Tablets 10/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily, regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/5 mg to 10/20 mg daily, with an initial recommended dose of 10/5 mg daily. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, the dosage can be adjusted. Lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 4 weeks after starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, and the dosage can be increased to a maximum of 10/20 mg daily.

This medication can rarely cause serious muscle damage that may affect kidney function, so if sudden severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, a doctor should be notified immediately. This medication should not be used in patients with certain diseases, particularly those with poor liver function or muscle disorders should avoid its use. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients with a history of alcohol addiction or liver disease, as well as elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function should exercise special caution when using this medication. During treatment, liver function and muscle condition should be periodically monitored, and if abnormalities are found, appropriate actions should be taken. When taking this medication with other drugs, the risk of side effects from this medication may increase due to interactions, so all medications should be disclosed to healthcare providers. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. The safety of this medication in children and adolescents has not been sufficiently established, so it is advisable to avoid use except in special circumstances. In case of overdose, the patient should visit a medical institution immediately and receive appropriate treatment, including liver function and muscle-related tests depending on symptoms. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, cold sweat, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever accompanying respiratory abnormalities
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dyspepsia
• itching
• nausea
• joint pain
• dizziness
• cough
• diarrhea
• weakness
• fatigue

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will ensure the safety and effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

This medication is a pale yellow, rectangular film-coated tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3], 100 tablets/bottle