Robaga 10 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

For primary hypercholesterolemia (type IIa), mixed dyslipidemia (type IIb), primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (type III), and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia patients, it is administered once daily at any time of the day without regard to meals. The initial dose is 5 mg once daily, and if a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol is needed, the maintenance dose can be adjusted accordingly. The maintenance dose

This drug should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this drug, those with severely impaired liver function, muscular diseases, and severely deteriorated kidney function should not take this drug. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or fertile women not using adequate contraception should also avoid this drug. This drug may affect muscles causing symptoms such as myalgia or muscle damage; thus, patients with a history of muscular diseases, elderly patients, or those who consume large amounts of alcohol should consult a doctor before taking it. During treatment, if symptoms such as myalgia, muscle weakness, or fatigue occur, the patient should inform the doctor immediately, and blood tests may be necessary to check for muscle damage. Liver function tests should also be conducted regularly, and if liver enzyme levels become abnormally high, the use of this drug should be discontinued. Extra caution is needed for those with a history of liver diseases or issues with liver function. This drug may interact with other medications, increasing the risk of side effects depending on co-administered drugs. Specifically, the risk of muscle damage may increase when used with certain antiviral agents, immunosuppressants, antifungals, some antibiotics, and fibrate class medications; therefore, it is essential to inform healthcare providers of any medications being taken. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this drug, and women planning to become pregnant should definitely consult before use, as it could harm the fetus and affect the infant through breast milk. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so one should visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment and monitoring. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. While taking this drug, regular blood tests and liver function tests are important to detect and manage adverse reactions early.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including hives and angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, jaundice, hepatitis, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, severe swelling, thrombocytopenia, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure, oliguria, severe liver damage, hyperbilirubinemia

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is safe to store at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain its effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle