J-Basujeong 20mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

The initial dose is 5 mg once daily, and if greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, the maintenance dose may be adjusted accordingly. The maintenance dose is often 10 mg once daily, and most patients are adjusted to this dose. The maintenance dose should be adjusted appropriately based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient responses, with a maximum daily dose of 20 mg.

Children's dosage

The usual dose range for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17 years) is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosing should be individually adjusted based on the recommended treatment goals for each patient.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals with allergies to any ingredient of this medication, severely impaired liver function, muscle disorders, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with severely impaired kidney function or those taking specific medications need to use caution. This medication can affect liver health, so individuals with a history of liver disease or those who consume alcohol heavily should have liver function tests done before and during treatment. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, the doctor should be informed immediately, and in severe cases, the medication might need to be discontinued. This medication may increase blood sugar levels in some patients, so those at risk for diabetes should strictly manage their blood sugar levels. Furthermore, there may be interactions when taken with other medications, especially certain antivirals, immunosuppressants, or lipid-lowering agents. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant must use appropriate contraception and should discontinue the medication immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. In the case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, symptomatic treatment should be provided, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored. Lastly, this medication can rarely cause serious skin reactions, liver damage, or muscle disorders, so any unusual symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with medical personnel.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including urticaria, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney failure, anuria, thrombocytopenia, increased serum creatinine, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, respiratory issues, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe neurological symptoms

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• muscle pain
• weakness
• fatigue
• numbness

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It should also be stored at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

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