Robo One Tablet 10 Milligrams (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia, primary dysbetalipoproteinemia, and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the medication can be taken once daily at any time regardless of meals. The initial dose is 5 milligrams once daily, adjustable to a maintenance dose of 10 milligrams once daily if necessary. Maintenance dose adjustments should occur at intervals of 4 weeks or more based on LDL cholesterol levels and patient response.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), the dosage may range from 5 milligrams to 20 milligrams once daily, with the dose adjusted individually according to treatment goals.

This medication should not be administered to specific patients. For example, patients allergic to any component of this medication, those with severely impaired liver function, patients with muscle disorders, and certain patients with decreased renal function should not use this medication. Furthermore, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and women of childbearing potential should refrain from taking this medication unless appropriate contraception is used. This medication may affect liver function, so individuals with a history of liver disease or those consuming alcohol heavily should undergo liver function tests before taking the medication and should continue regular testing during treatment. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, medical attention should be sought immediately, and in severe cases, discontinuation of the medication may be necessary. The use of this medication in conjunction with certain drugs may elevate blood concentrations, increasing the risk of muscle-related side effects, so it is crucial to consult with a healthcare professional before taking any other medications. If pregnant or breastfeeding, this medication may pose risks to the fetus or infant, so it should not be used, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception before use. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be based on symptoms, along with liver function and muscle enzyme testing. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness or headaches, so caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery. Finally, this medication may rarely cause severe skin reactions, liver damage, or kidney problems in some individuals, so if new symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is advised.

Serious side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, pancreatitis, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, polyneuropathy, severe muscle weakness, respiratory distress, ocular muscle weakness, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, jaundice, acute renal failure, oliguria, severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, DRESS), severe allergic reactions, severe edema, serious liver damage, and hyperbilirubinemia.

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, itching, rash, urticaria, muscle pain, weakness, diarrhea, hematuria, chest discomfort, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, abnormal liver function tests, syncope, generalized pain, muscle cramps, gout, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, numbness, sensory abnormalities, joint pain, cough, memory loss, peripheral neuropathy, thrombocytopenia, increased transaminases, hepatitis, eosinophilia, and generalized symptoms accompanying drug reaction syndrome

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help preserve the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

PTP packaging - 28 tablets/PTP [(14 tablets/PTP × 2)]