Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets 20 mg

Adult dosage

The medication can be taken at any time of day regardless of meals. The initial dose is 5 mg once daily, and for those requiring further LDL-cholesterol reduction, the maintenance dose may be adjusted. The maintenance dose is 10 mg once daily, which can be adjusted according to the treatment goal and patient response at intervals of at least 4 weeks. The maximum daily dose can be increased to 20 mg.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17 years), administer once daily at a dose of 5 mg to 20 mg. The dosage should be adjusted according to the individual therapeutic goals with intervals of at least 4 weeks.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals who are allergic to this drug, have severely impaired liver function, have muscle disorders, or are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication may affect liver function, so individuals with a history of liver disease or those who consume alcohol excessively should use it with caution, and it is advisable to perform liver function tests before and during treatment. Symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness may occur; if these symptoms appear, the doctor must be notified immediately, and this medication may need to be discontinued if necessary. This medication can interact with other drugs, so especially in cases of concurrent use with certain antiviral agents, antifungals, immunosuppressants, fibrates, etc., patients should consult with their physician or pharmacist. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication, and they should discontinue use immediately if they become pregnant. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be regularly monitored. This medication may rarely cause serious skin reactions, liver damage, or kidney problems; therefore, if skin rash or jaundice symptoms appear, the healthcare provider should be notified immediately. Finally, vigorous exercise should be avoided while on this medication, and if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, patients should consult with healthcare professionals.

Serious side effects

Hives, hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, fatal and non-fatal liver failure, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, respiratory issues, liver abnormalities (jaundice), serious neurological symptoms, severe edema or urination abnormalities, myopathy.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. The appropriate storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature).

Appearance

Pink, round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(15 tablets / Alu Alu × 2)]