Rosumin 5 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

The starting dosage is 5 mg once daily, which can be adjusted to a maintenance dose for more significant LDL cholesterol lowering if needed. The maintenance dose is 10 mg once daily, and most patients can be managed with this dosage. The maintenance dose should be appropriately adjusted based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or more, up to a maximum of 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

The usual dose range is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosing should be individually adjusted based on the recommended treatment goals for each patient. The dosage should be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients allergic to this medication, those with severely impaired liver function, patients with muscle disorders, and pregnant or nursing women should avoid taking it. Additionally, patients with very poor kidney function should also refrain from using this drug. This medication may affect muscles, potentially causing symptoms such as muscle pain or myopathy, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, one should consult a doctor immediately. Patients who consume alcohol heavily or have a history of liver disease should have regular liver function tests, and certain conditions such as hypothyroidism should be managed before treatment. The risk of side effects may vary depending on individual genetic factors, so dosage adjustments might be necessary based on individual conditions. Furthermore, interactions may occur when taken with other medications, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications being taken. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception and avoid taking this medication during pregnancy. In case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, symptomatic treatment and liver and muscle function tests are required. This medication does not significantly impair driving or operating machinery, but caution is advised as dizziness may occur. Side effects may include headaches, dizziness, muscle pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, and if severe skin reactions or liver function abnormalities occur, treatment should be discontinued and medical advice sought immediately.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including hives and angioedema, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, acute kidney failure, oliguria, thrombocytopenia, elevated serum creatinine, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• rash and hives
• muscle pain
• weakness
• hematuria

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/Alu-Alu, 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle