Rosujal 5 mg Tablets (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

Can be taken at any time of the day regardless of meals. The initial dosage is 5 mg once daily, and if greater reductions in LDL cholesterol are required, it can be adjusted to a maintenance dose. The maintenance dose is typically 10 mg once daily, with most patients being managed at this dose. The maintenance dose should be adjusted appropriately based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or longer.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with atypical familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), the dosage is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to the individual patient's treatment goals at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who have an allergic reaction to this medication, have severe liver problems, have muscle disorders, have severely impaired kidney function, are pregnant or nursing, or are taking certain medications should not take this medication. Also, this medication can affect liver function, so patients with a history of liver disease or who consume excessive alcohol should use it with caution. Liver function tests should be performed regularly before and during treatment. Symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness may occur; if these symptoms arise, medical personnel should be informed immediately. Special caution is required in cases of elevated muscle enzyme levels or a history of muscle-related disorders. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare personnel about any other medications being taken. Certain drugs can increase this medication's blood concentration, raising the risk of side effects. Women who are pregnant or are of childbearing potential must use appropriate contraception before taking this medication, and it should be avoided during pregnancy. Nursing mothers should also refrain from using this medication. In cases of overdose, no specific antidote exists, so treatment must be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored. Finally, dizziness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including hives and angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, jaundice, hepatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, acute renal failure, oliguria, severe edema, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, respiratory issues, liver abnormalities, severe neurological symptoms, severe

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is preferable to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow circular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP (Alu-Alu) - 30 tablets/PTP [(Alu-Alu)]