Rosutinem Tablet 20mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

This medication may be taken once daily at any time of day, with or without food. The initial dose is 5 milligrams once daily, followed by a maintenance dose of 10 milligrams once daily. The maintenance dose should be adjusted based on LDL-cholesterol levels and patient response, with intervals of 4 weeks or more, and can be increased up to a maximum of 20 milligrams per day.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, those with allergies to any of its ingredients, severe liver impairment, muscle diseases, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Additionally, individuals with severe kidney impairment or those taking certain immunosuppressants should be cautious. Since this medication can affect liver function, individuals with a history of heavy alcohol use or liver disease should undergo liver tests before taking it and check their liver condition regularly during treatment. It is advisable to use this medication after treating underlying conditions, such as hypothyroidism or nephrotic syndrome. Muscle pain or weakness may occur, and rarely, severe muscle damage may result, so any unusual muscle symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. Special caution is necessary for the elderly, individuals with reduced kidney function, those who consume excessive alcohol, and those with a family history of muscle disease. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance should avoid taking it. Furthermore, this medication can interact with many other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers about any medications currently being taken. In particular, taking it with certain antiviral agents, immunosuppressants, antifungals, antibiotics, and lipid-lowering drugs may increase the risk of muscle damage. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should practice appropriate contraception when taking this medication due to potential risks to the fetus, and they should stop taking it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It is also advised that lactating women do not take this medication. In the case of an overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so treatment should be symptomatic, and liver and muscle conditions should be monitored regularly. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. Lastly, this medication can rarely cause severe skin reactions, liver damage, or kidney problems, so if any unusual symptoms occur, medical advice should be sought immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, thrombocytopenia, severe renal failure, elevated transaminases, jaundice, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, eosinophilia with systemic symptoms associated with drug reaction syndrome (DRESS), immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, acute renal failure,

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Store the medicine at room temperature, between 1°C and 30°C, away from extreme heat or cold.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP) X 10], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle