Lobakay 5 mg Tablet (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

Administer 5 mg once daily as the initial dose at any time of day, regardless of meals. For maintenance dosing, administer 10 mg once daily if needed, with adjustments made based on the patient's LDL cholesterol levels and treatment goals at intervals of 4 weeks or more. The maximum daily dose can be increased up to 20 mg.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, the dosage is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted individually based on the treatment goals, with adjustments made at intervals of 4 weeks or more. For pediatric patients under 10 years of age,

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, those allergic to any ingredient of this medication, those with severely impaired liver function, those with muscle disorders, patients with severe renal impairment, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with certain genetic disorders should not take this medicine. Moreover, caution should be exercised in cases of patients with a history of liver disease or heavy alcohol consumption, those with hypothyroidism, elderly patients, or those taking specific concurrent medications, and regular monitoring of liver function tests and muscle status is essential during treatment. This medication can cause serious muscle-related adverse effects such as myalgia, muscle weakness, and rhabdomyolysis, so if any muscle pain or fatigue occurs along with fever, immediate notification to a healthcare professional is necessary. Additionally, if liver function abnormalities or allergic reactions, severe skin rashes occur, medication should be discontinued immediately, and medical consultation sought. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is crucial to inform healthcare professionals about any medications currently being taken, especially when combined with certain antiviral agents, immunosuppressants, antibiotics, or fibrates. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception to avoid pregnancy while taking this medicine and should not take it if pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is also safer for breastfeeding women not to take this medication. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment, and monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme levels is necessary. Dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. Be careful if discomfort occurs during exercise or work. This medication contains lactose, so individuals who are lactose intolerant should consult with their healthcare provider before taking it.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, liver dysfunction, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, shortness of breath, cough, thrombocytopenia, acute renal failure, oliguria, severe edema

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle