Starova Tablet 20mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

Administer 5 mg as an initial dose once daily at any time regardless of meals. The maintenance dose is 10 mg once daily, and should be adjusted appropriately based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or longer. The dose can be increased up to a maximum of 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia are administered 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosage is adjusted according to the individual patient's treatment goals, with adjustments made every 4 weeks.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Firstly, individuals allergic to this medication should avoid it. Patients with severely impaired liver function or active liver disease should not use this medication. It should also not be administered to patients with muscle disorders or those experiencing muscle problems. Additionally, patients taking the immunosuppressant cyclosporine should not use this medication. Patients with very poor kidney function, pregnant or nursing women, and women of childbearing age who are uncertain about pregnancy should also avoid this medication. High doses (40 mg) are contraindicated, especially in patients at high risk for muscle problems. Patients with genetic metabolic disorders such as lactose intolerance should not take this medication. This medication should be used with caution in patients who consume alcohol excessively or have a history of liver disease, and liver function tests should be performed regularly before and during administration. Patients with conditions such as hypothyroidism or nephrotic syndrome should first have those conditions treated before using this medication. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, the physician should be informed immediately, and if necessary, the medication should be discontinued. This medication can rarely cause severe adverse reactions such as serious skin reactions, liver damage, or muscle damage, so if such symptoms occur, treatment should be stopped immediately and medical consultation sought. Furthermore, this medication may interact with other drugs, so if taking any other medications, patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist. In particular, the risk of muscle damage may increase when used in conjunction with certain antivirals, immunosuppressants, antibiotics, or fibrate drugs. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this medication, and women who are capable of becoming pregnant should use appropriate contraception. In the event of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored. Dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. It is important to have regular check-ups as advised by a physician during the course of this medication, and to consult a healthcare provider immediately if abnormal symptoms arise.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues with cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to maintain the drug's efficacy and safety over time.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (15 tablets/PTP (AluAlu) × 2)