Rostorin Tablets 10/20 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/5mg to 10/20mg per day. The recommended initial dose is 10/5mg per day. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, the dose may be adjusted. After initiation of treatment or dosage adjustment, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than four weeks, and dosage should be adjusted accordingly. The maximum daily dose is 10/20mg.

This medication has been reported to cause a rare side effect known as rhabdomyolysis, which can result in severe muscle damage. Such muscle damage carries a risk of leading to acute renal failure; therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, immediate consultation with a physician is necessary. Additionally, this medication should not be administered to patients with certain diseases, to pregnant women, or nursing mothers, and caution is required for patients with poor liver or kidney function. It is important to check liver and muscle status before taking the medication and to monitor the condition regularly during treatment. If symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or feelings of heat occur while taking this medication, immediate notification to healthcare professionals is required. Because liver function abnormalities may occur, if symptoms of liver damage appear, the medication should be discontinued and a physician consulted. Moreover, this medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. Women who are pregnant or of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication, and should cease use immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Special caution is required for children and the elderly, as safety and efficacy in children have not been adequately confirmed. In case of overdose, treatment according to symptoms and monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme levels is required. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• arthralgia
• headache
• dizziness
• upper respiratory infection
• myalgia
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• acneiform dermatitis

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will ensure the medication's effectiveness is safely preserved.

Appearance

White to almost white round film-coated tablets

Package unit

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