Rosuvastatin Calcium (Unmodified) / Ezetimibe 10/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. A starting dose of 10/5 mg daily is recommended. The dosage can be adjusted within the range of 10/5 mg to 10/20 mg daily, and the blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 4 weeks before making adjustments. The dose can be increased up to 10/20 mg daily.

This medication carries a risk of muscle abnormalities, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Particularly patients with severe infections, hypotension, major surgery or trauma, endocrine disorders may temporarily pause or discontinue this medication. Those with hypersensitivity to this medication or have liver disease, muscle disease, severe renal impairment should not take it. Pregnant women or women who could become pregnant and nursing mothers should also avoid this medication. Patients with poor liver function or alcohol dependence should use this medication with caution and undergo regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests. This medication contains lactose and should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance. There may be interactions with other medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other drugs. Caution is especially needed when taken with anticoagulants, certain antibiotics, antifungals, or immunosuppressants. During the use of this medication, liver function and muscle status should be monitored regularly, and notify medical personnel immediately if any abnormal symptoms arise. Dizziness or headache may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. It should be avoided during pregnancy as it may harm the fetus, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication. The safety of this medication has not been established in children and is therefore not recommended. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so adhere to the recommended dosage and seek medical attention immediately if abnormal symptoms occur. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema and facial swelling), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), general malaise, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly reduced urination

Mild side effects

• Pharyngitis
• arthralgia
• headache
• dizziness
• upper respiratory infection
• myalgia
• fatigue
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White to almost white round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/blister × 3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle