Rovastatin 20/80 mg Tablets

Adult dose

For the treatment of essential hypertension, the recommended dosage for adults is 80 mg of valsartan taken orally once a day. In cases where blood pressure is difficult to control, the dosage can be increased up to 160 mg or in combination with diuretics, and a maximum of 320 mg can be administered daily. For elderly patients (75 years and older), it is recommended to start with 40 mg once daily. Dosage adjustment may be necessary for patients with renal or liver impairment, and specific circumstances.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of valsartan and rosuvastatin are not established in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication should not be administered to patients with allergic reactions, severe liver disease, severe renal failure, or certain muscle diseases. Caution is needed for elderly patients, patients with high potassium levels, and those with compromised liver function, and regular liver function tests should be performed. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, consult a doctor immediately; in severe cases, medication may be stopped. This medication can affect kidney function or potassium levels when taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, or potassium supplements, so it should be taken under a doctor's guidance. Adverse effects such as interstitial lung disease, liver function abnormalities, and increased blood sugar may occur, so it is important to notify if symptoms arise. Extra caution should be exercised if consuming alcohol heavily or if there are liver problems during the use of this medication, and liver function tests should be monitored. This medication is not recommended for children or adolescents as its safety and effectiveness have not been established. In case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, seek immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, fever with severe rash, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory disturbances accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances.

Mild side effects

Dyspepsia, nausea, chest discomfort, dizziness, headache, conjunctival hemorrhage, constipation, asthenia, chest pain, facial swelling, peripheral edema, rhinitis, urinary tract infection, bruising, increased serum aminotransferases (AST, ALT), increased serum creatine phosphokinase, increased potassium, increased gamma-glutamyl transferase, musculoskeletal stiffness, limb pain, sensory impairment, anxiety, upper respiratory tract infection, edema, anemia, tinnitus.

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in an opaque container to prevent light exposure. Additionally, it is important to store the medication at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Brown, round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP)*3]