Rosumax Tablet 5 Milligrams (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

Administer 5 milligrams once daily at any time of the day, regardless of meals. If further reductions in LDL-cholesterol are needed, adjust to a maintenance dose, which is typically 10 milligrams once daily for most patients. Dose adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more based on LDL-cholesterol levels, therapeutic goals, and patient response, and the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 20 milligrams per day.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dose is administered once daily at 5 milligrams to 20 milligrams. The dosage should be adjusted according to the therapeutic goals of individual patients at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This drug should not be used in certain patients. For instance, it is contraindicated in patients with allergies to this medication, severe liver impairment, or muscle disorders. Additionally, women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant should not use this drug. Liver function and muscle condition should be monitored closely while using this medication. In particular, patients with a history of liver disease or excessive alcohol consumption should consult their doctor immediately if they experience muscle pain or weakness. This drug may raise blood sugar levels in some patients, so those at risk for diabetes should regularly monitor their blood sugar. Furthermore, this medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers of any current medications. Special caution is needed when taken with certain antiviral agents, immunosuppressants, and fibrate drugs. This drug may rarely cause severe skin reactions or liver damage, so if severe rash or jaundice develops, it should be discontinued immediately and medical attention sought. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and appropriate treatment and monitoring of liver function and muscle enzymes should be conducted. Lastly, while taking this medication, patients may experience dizziness when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, hepatitis, jaundice, severe muscle weakness, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, hematuria, edema, liver failure, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, dyspnea, respiratory issues, serious neurological symptoms, severe edema or urinary abnormalities

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (15 tablets/PTP x 2 packs)