Rosurol Tablet 2.5 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

This medication can be taken at any time of the day regardless of meals. The initial dose is 2.5 or 5 mg once daily, and if necessary, it can be adjusted to a maintenance dose. The maintenance dose is 10 mg once daily and should be adjusted appropriately based on LDL-cholesterol levels and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or more. The maximum dose can be increased to 20 mg per day.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients allergic to any components of this medication, those with severe liver dysfunction, those with muscle disorders, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication may be contraindicated in patients with severely impaired kidney function or those taking certain medications; therefore, caution is needed. Women of childbearing potential should only take this medication when pregnancy is unlikely and must use appropriate contraception. This medication can affect liver function and muscle health, so individuals who consume alcohol excessively or have a history of liver disease should undergo liver function tests before taking it. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness develop, healthcare professionals should be notified immediately, and in severe cases, medication may be discontinued. Regular monitoring of kidney function is necessary, especially during high-dose administration, as it can impact kidney function. Asian patients may require dosage adjustments due to higher drug concentrations. This medication can rarely cause serious skin reactions or liver damage; therefore, if severe rashes or symptoms like jaundice occur, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, this medication can interact with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any medications, it is crucial to inform your healthcare provider. Especially when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, or lipid-lowering agents, the risk of atypical muscle reactions may increase. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women who may become pregnant must use appropriate contraception. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored. Lastly, this medication may cause dizziness, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary changes

Mild side effects

• Dyspepsia
• pruritus
• headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• herpes zoster
• vulvar pruritus
• myalgia

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

PTP - 30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]