Rosuvastatin 5mg Tablet (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

Regardless of meals, the initial dose of 5 mg should be administered once daily at any time during the day. If further reduction of LDL cholesterol levels is needed, the maintenance dose can be adjusted to 10 mg once daily, and dosage should be appropriately adjusted based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or more. The dosage may be increased to a maximum of 20 mg per day.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, a dose of 5 mg to 20 mg is administered once daily. The dosage should be adjusted based on individual patient treatment goals and should be evaluated with intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This drug should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients with allergies to this drug, severely impaired liver function, muscle diseases, and those taking certain medications should not take this medication. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception to prevent pregnancy. Additionally, patients at high risk for muscle disease should avoid high doses. Regular monitoring of liver function tests and muscle-related tests is required. Caution is especially needed for individuals with a history of liver disease or those who consume alcohol heavily. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or sudden fatigue occur, they should contact a doctor immediately. This drug may interact with certain medications, so anyone taking other medications must inform their healthcare provider, and dosage adjustments or discontinuation may be necessary if taken with specific drugs. Liver or kidney function issues may arise while taking this medication, making regular check-ups necessary, and medical consultation should be sought upon any abnormal symptoms. Dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is warranted. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment and examination.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including urticaria, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosa pain, severe skin adverse reactions, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, severe neurological symptoms, jaundice.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is recommended to be kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees. This helps maintain the drug's efficacy over time and ensures safe usage.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets / PTP [(14 tablets/PTP x 2 packs)]