Cregojung 5 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

Administer 5 mg once daily as the initial dose, regardless of meals. If greater LDL cholesterol reduction is required, adjust to a maintenance dose of 10 mg once daily, titrating as appropriate based on LDL levels and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or more. The maximum daily dose can be increased to 20 mg.

Children's dosage

For children aged 10 to 17 years, the dosage ranges from 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted based on individual treatment goals at intervals of 4 weeks or more. At age 10

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients with an allergy to this medication, severe liver problems, muscle disorders, severe kidney impairment, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and fertile women who do not use adequate contraception should not be treated with this medication. Additionally, caution should be exercised when administering this medication to patients at high risk of muscle-related side effects. Risk factors include moderate to severe kidney dysfunction, hypothyroidism, family history of muscle disorders, excessive alcohol consumption, and concomitant use of certain medications. It is important to regularly monitor liver function and muscle health during treatment with this medication. If there are abnormal elevations in liver enzyme levels or symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps, immediate consultation with a physician is necessary. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers about any other medications being taken. The risk of muscle damage may increase when used in combination with certain antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and fibrate medications. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and it should be avoided in breastfeeding women as well, due to potential risks to the fetus and infant. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so one should seek immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment and monitoring. Lastly, this medication may rarely cause serious skin reactions or liver damage, so if symptoms such as rashes, jaundice, or severe fatigue occur, discontinuation of the medication and consultation with healthcare providers is necessary.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including urticaria and angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, eosinophilia and systemic symptom drug reaction syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy (including myositis), immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, acute renal failure, oliguria, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, jaundice, hepatitis, fatal and non-fatal liver failure, dyspnea, severe allergic reactions, severe edema, or

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• rash and urticaria
• myalgia
• weakness
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. This ensures the medication's effectiveness is preserved safely.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle