Jayba Sujeong 5 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

It can be taken at any time of the day, regardless of meals. The initial dose is 5 mg once daily, which can be adjusted to a maintenance dose as needed. The maintenance dose is usually 10 mg once daily, where most patients are adjusted. Dose adjustments should occur at intervals of 4 weeks or more based on LDL cholesterol levels and patient response. The maximum daily dose may be increased up to 20 mg.

Children's dosage

Pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia should be administered 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dose should be individually adjusted according to treatment goals, with intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medicine should not be used in certain patients. For instance, it should not be administered to individuals who are allergic to any of its ingredients, those with severely impaired liver function, muscle disorders, severe kidney impairment, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or fertile women who are not using appropriate contraception. Since this medication can affect liver health, caution is advised for patients with liver disease or those who consume alcohol excessively. It is important to have regular liver function tests before and during treatment. Muscle-related side effects such as myalgia or muscle weakness can occur, and rarely, rhabdomyolysis may present with severe muscle damage. If such symptoms occur, notify a doctor immediately, and discontinue medication if necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so caution is necessary when taken with specific antibiotics, antifungal medications, immunosuppressants, or fibrates. The risk of muscle-related side effects may increase with concomitant use. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication and utilize appropriate contraceptive methods. Breastfeeding women should also refrain from using this medication for safety. In cases of overdose, no specific antidote exists, and treatment should be symptomatic while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. When taking this medication, dizziness or headaches may occur, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Finally, this medicine contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take it.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including urticaria and angioedema, Steven-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, rhabdomyolysis, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, acute renal failure, oliguria, thrombocytopenia, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, respiratory distress, breathing difficulties, severe edema or urination abnormalities

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• rash
• myalgia
• weakness
• cough

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and light, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy and ensure safe use.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/Alu-Alu X 3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle