Rosumax Tablet 20 Milligrams (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

Can be taken once daily at any time of the day, regardless of meals. The initial dosage is 5 milligrams once daily, and the maintenance dosage is 10 milligrams once daily, with most patients adjusting to this dosage. The maintenance dosage should be appropriately adjusted every 4 weeks or more based on LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response and can be increased up to a maximum of 20 milligrams per day.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, administer 5 to 20 milligrams once daily. Dosage should be adjusted every 4 weeks or more based on individual treatment goals. For those under 10 years of age

This medication should not be used in patients with known allergies to specific ingredients. Patients with active liver disease or abnormally high liver enzyme levels should not take this medication. Patients with muscular disorders or myopathy should avoid this medication, and those taking cyclosporine should not use it concurrently. Patients with severe renal impairment and pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as women of childbearing potential who are not using appropriate contraception, should not use this medication. The 40-milligram dosage is contraindicated for patients at high risk of muscle disorders, including those with moderate renal impairment, hypothyroidism, a history of hereditary muscular diseases, and alcohol abuse. This medication contains lactose and should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders. Patients with high alcohol consumption or a history of liver disease should have regular liver function tests before and during treatment. If symptoms of myalgia or myopathy occur, immediate medical consultation and necessary testing should occur, and drug cessation may be required. If acute severe conditions or serious physical ailments are present, this medication should be discontinued. This medication may rarely trigger severe myasthenia gravis or ophthalmoplegic myasthenia; if such symptoms occur, discontinue use. The risk of muscular toxicity may increase when taken with certain other medications, so concomitant use must be checked. Renal function tests may be required for high-dose administration. Asian patients may have higher drug exposure, so dosages may need to be adjusted. This medication can also be used in children and adolescents, but growth and secondary sexual characteristics need to be monitored. Severe skin reactions may occur infrequently; if skin abnormality symptoms appear, medication use should be stopped immediately. This medication can interact with other drugs, so consult with healthcare providers if currently taking any other medications. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, and women of childbearing potential should practice appropriate contraception. In case of overdose, as there are no specific antidotes, treatment should be symptomatic along with liver function and muscle enzyme testing.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• dyspnea
• jaundice
• hepatitis
• severe myasthenia gravis
• ophthalmoplegic myasthenia

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, itching, rash, myalgia, weakness, hematuria, diarrhea, fatigue, numbness, paresthesia, chest discomfort, anorexia, abdominal bloating, syncope, generalized pain, muscle cramps, gout, erectile dysfunction, joint pain, memory loss, peripheral neuropathy, thrombocytopenia, hepatitis, elevated transaminases, eosinophilia, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome, lupus-like syndrome, muscle rupture

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best to keep the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (15 tablets/PTP x 2 packs)