Rosuvastatin/Ezetimibe Tablet 10/20 mg

Adult dose

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

This drug can cause serious muscle problems, so if sudden muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur, you should immediately inform your doctor. In cases of severe infection, hypotension, major surgery or trauma, or uncontrolled seizures, this medication should be temporarily or permanently discontinued. Patients with allergies to this drug's ingredients, active liver disease, muscle disorders, or severe renal impairment should not take this medication. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should also avoid this medication. Moreover, patients at risk of certain myopathies, such as those with hypothyroidism or a family history, patients with alcohol dependence, Asian patients, and those who are taking fibrate drugs should use this medication cautiously. Caution is also required for patients with impaired liver function, heavy alcohol consumption, and the elderly when using this drug. Regular monitoring of liver function tests and muscle-related tests should be conducted while taking this drug, and if liver levels significantly increase or muscle damage indicators rise, usage should be discontinued. Furthermore, this drug may interact with other medications, so if taking other medications, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Caution should be exercised as dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery. Lastly, this drug is not recommended for children, and safety has not been established in children under 10 years old.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe fatigue throughout the body, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

Nasopharyngitis, indigestion, headache, myalgia, edema, dizziness, fatigue, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, pruritus, arthralgia, chest discomfort, asthenia, dry mouth, constipation, elevated blood sugar, elevated blood pressure, thrombocytopenia, tremor, urination abnormalities (including renal failure), elevated serum creatinine, sensory abnormalities, rash, alopecia, nasal congestion, cough, sputum, urticaria, palpitations, congestive heart failure, myocardial ischemia, depression, sleep disorders.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be kept at room temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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