Rosuzet Tablets 10/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. A starting dose of 10/5 mg once daily is recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, the dosage can be adjusted. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 4 weeks, and the dosage may be adjusted accordingly, with a maximum of 10/20 mg per day.

This medication can have rare side effects that may cause serious muscle problems, therefore, you should immediately inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain or weakness. Especially, if there is a risk of impaired kidney function due to serious infections, low blood pressure, major surgery, or trauma, the use of this medication should be temporarily suspended or stopped. Patients who are allergic to any of the components of this medication or have liver disease, muscle disease, or severe kidney dysfunction should not use it. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and those who are breastfeeding should avoid using this medication. Alcoholics or patients with impaired liver function should use this medication cautiously, and special care is needed for those at high risk of myopathy. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance should not take it. If symptoms such as abnormal liver function, muscle pain, muscle cramps, or muscle weakness occur during the period of taking this medication, it is essential to consult a doctor. Regular liver function tests should be conducted, and if abnormalities are found, dosage adjustments or discontinuation may be necessary. Drug interactions may occur if taken with other medications, so if you are taking any other drugs, inform your doctor or pharmacist. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, this medication should be strictly avoided as it can be harmful to the fetus or infant, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception. Special precautions are necessary for children and the elderly, particularly as the elderly may have a higher risk of myopathy, so they should follow doctor's instructions. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so immediately visit a hospital for appropriate treatment. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Acute renal failure accompanied by myoglobinuria and rhabdomyolysis, hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, active liver disease, persistent elevation of serum aminotransferases, severe renal failure, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, myositis, liver toxicity, acute hepatitis, toxic hepatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, severe allergic reactions, breathing difficulties, respiratory issues,

Mild side effects

• Pharyngitis
• dyspepsia
• headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• dry mouth
• increased serum lactate dehydrogenase
• pruritus

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP × 3], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle