J Rosuvastatin 20 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

This medication can be administered at any time during the day, regardless of meals. The initial dosage is 5 mg once daily, with a maintenance dosage typically being 10 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted every 4 weeks or more based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and the patient’s response, with a maximum increase up to 20 mg per day.

Children's dosage

The usual dosage range for pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to the individual patient's therapeutic goal, with an interval of 4 weeks or more.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this drug, have severely impaired liver function, have muscular disorders, have significantly reduced kidney function, or are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication. Additionally, patients at high risk for muscle-related disorders should exercise caution while taking this medication and report any symptoms of muscle pain or weakness to their doctor immediately. Regular monitoring is also required if there are liver function abnormalities. This drug may increase blood concentration when taken with certain medications, raising the risk of muscle damage, so patients taking other medications must consult with their doctor or pharmacist. Women of childbearing potential should practice appropriate contraception and must not take this medication during pregnancy. Additionally, since this drug can be excreted in breast milk, nursing mothers should avoid taking it. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored regularly. During the use of this medication, symptoms such as dizziness or muscle pain may occur, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Finally, it may be necessary to adjust the dose as this drug may show higher blood concentrations in certain genetic factors or among individuals of Asian descent.

Serious side effects

Hives, hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney failure, oliguria, severe edema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, respiratory problems, liver abnormalities (jaundice), serious neurological symptoms

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• myalgia
• weakness
• hematuria
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is advisable to keep it at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the drug's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle