Rosumin 10 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

This drug can be administered at any time of the day, regardless of meals. The initial dose is 5 mg once daily, and the maintenance dose is 10 mg once daily. The maintenance dose is adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and the patient's response, with a maximum daily dose of up to 20 mg.

Children's dosage

In pediatric patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), the usual dose is between 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted based on the recommended treatment goals for each individual patient, at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This drug should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients with allergies to this drug, those with liver function problems, muscle disorders, severe renal dysfunction, and women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this drug. Liver function and muscle status should be regularly monitored while taking this drug, especially in patients who consume large amounts of alcohol or have a history of liver disease. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur, contact a physician immediately and discontinue use if necessary. Additionally, this drug may increase blood concentration levels when taken with certain medications, heightening the risk of muscle disorders, so always consult healthcare providers if taking other medications. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception to avoid pregnancy, and if pregnancy occurs, this medication should be immediately discontinued. This drug can affect the liver and kidneys, so regular monitoring of liver and kidney functions is necessary. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be based on symptoms, while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. Finally, this drug contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should avoid it, and if severe skin reactions occur, discontinue immediately and consult with healthcare providers.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, angioedema
• Severe allergic reactions
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)
• Jaundice, hepatitis, increased transaminases
• Severe liver damage and hyperbilirubinemia
• Liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Difficulty breathing, respiratory distress with fever
• Respiratory problems
• Severe muscular weakness, ocular muscle weakness

Mild side effects

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

Store this drug in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain room temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to retain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

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