Rosuvastatin 10/20 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, it starts at 10/5 mg once a day and can be increased to a maximum of 10/20 mg daily as needed. After administration, cholesterol levels should be monitored at intervals of at least 4 weeks to adjust the dosage.

This medication may rarely cause rhabdomyolysis, which can damage muscle tissue and lead to acute renal failure, so if serious muscle pain or weakness occurs, it should be reported to a physician immediately. This medication is contraindicated for patients with certain diseases or those who are sensitive to the drug, such as patients with severely impaired liver function, those with muscular disorders, and women who are pregnant or nursing. Careful attention is necessary when prescribing this medication to patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease, the elderly, and those at high risk for muscle problems, who should be monitored regularly for liver function and muscle condition. While taking this medication, liver enzyme levels and muscle enzyme levels should be checked regularly, and if abnormal signs are found, medication should be discontinued or adjusted. This medication can interact with other medications, so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary, especially when taken with anticoagulants, certain antibiotics, immunosuppressants, and fibrates. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should avoid taking this medication and should use appropriate contraceptive methods during treatment. Safety in children and adolescents has not been fully established; therefore, it is not recommended for pediatric patients. Patients with liver disease or decreased kidney function should carefully evaluate whether to adjust the dose or continue administering this medication, and should consult healthcare professionals immediately if adverse reactions occur. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment and supportive care should be provided based on symptoms while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and precautions should be taken when transferring it to other containers as this may lead to quality degradation or accidents.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• indigestion
• elevated ALT
• swelling
• myalgia
• dry mouth
• elevated liver enzymes
• abnormal liver function tests
• increased blood lactate dehydrogenase

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can safely maintain the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTP X 3]