Robat 20mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

Administer 5 milligrams as the initial dose once daily at any time, regardless of meals. If necessary, adjust to a maintenance dose of 10 milligrams once daily, based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response, at intervals of 4 weeks or more. The maximum dose is 20 milligrams once daily.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, the dosage is 5 milligrams to 20 milligrams once daily. The dose should be adjusted every 4 weeks or more, according to the treatment goals of individual patients.

This medication should not be administered to specific patients. For example, individuals allergic to any component of this drug, those with severe liver impairment, or those with muscle diseases should not use it. Moreover, patients with severely impaired kidney function or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as women of childbearing potential, should consult their doctor before taking this medication. This medication may cause muscle-related side effects; therefore, immediate medical attention should be sought if symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur. Special caution is needed for those with reduced kidney function, hypothyroidism, alcohol abuse, and elderly patients. Regular liver function tests should be conducted, and if any abnormalities arise, medication should be discontinued immediately. During the course of this medication, there is a potential for drug interactions; therefore, it is essential to inform the healthcare provider of all medications being taken. The blood concentration of this drug may increase when taken with certain medicines, raising the risk of side effects. Women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant must use effective contraception, and if pregnancy is confirmed, they should stop taking this medication. In the case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, and treatment based on symptoms along with liver function and muscle enzyme tests are required. This medication is not known to have major impacts on driving or operating machinery, but caution is advised due to possible dizziness. Lastly, this medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance should avoid taking it.

Serious side effects

Hives, hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe rash with fever, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, jaundice, hepatitis, sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, thrombocytopenia, severe edema accompanied by elevated blood pressure, acute renal failure, oliguria, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, immune-mediated myopathy

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• myalgia
• weakness
• hematuria
• diarrhea

This medication may be sensitive to air and light, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is best to maintain room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius for storage. Proper storage will help ensure the safety and effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle