Rosutanjat Tablet 10/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, an initial dose of 10/5 mg daily is recommended. In patients who require more reduction of LDL cholesterol, the dose may be adjusted. After initiation of treatment or after appropriate dose adjustment, blood lipid levels should be confirmed with intervals of more than 4 weeks, and the dose should be adjusted accordingly, with a maximum daily dose of 10/20 mg.

This medication carries a rare risk of rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to serious kidney dysfunction due to muscle tissue damage. Therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. Furthermore, patients with liver dysfunction or severely reduced kidney function should not use this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should also avoid this medication. If there is a history of muscle disease or if certain medications are being taken, a physician should be consulted before using this medication. It is important to regularly monitor liver and muscle health during treatment. Patients with a history of alcohol dependency or liver disease should use this medication with caution, and elderly patients should also be aware of muscle-related reactions. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so it is essential to inform your healthcare provider of any other medications being taken. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with specific genetic lactose metabolism disorders should not take it. Caution is necessary as dizziness may occur during driving or operating machinery. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fever, etc. occur during treatment, inform healthcare personnel immediately and undergo testing. Regular liver function tests and muscle enzyme tests are recommended before and during treatment. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, mental confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• joint pain
• headache
• elevated ALT
• elevated AST
• muscle pain
• swelling
• increased blood bilirubin
• acne-like dermatitis
• itching

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White to almost white round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (15 tablets/blister × 2)