Lorestor 2.5 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium (Unmodified))

Adult dosage

This medicine can be administered at any time of the day without regard to meals. The initial dose is 2.5 or 5 mg once daily, and the maintenance dose may be adjusted as needed. The maintenance dose is typically 10 mg once daily for most patients. The maintenance dose should be appropriately adjusted based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or more, with a maximum daily increase possible.

This medicine should not be administered to certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to the ingredients of this medicine, those with severe liver dysfunction, patients with muscle diseases, those taking specific medications concurrently, individuals with severe kidney dysfunction, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and people with lactose intolerance should not use this medicine. Additionally, this medicine should be used with caution in individuals who consume alcohol excessively or have a history of liver disease, and muscle-related side effects such as myalgia or weakness may occur; if these symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. This medicine may affect liver and kidney functions, so it is important to undergo regular liver enzyme and kidney function tests during treatment, especially when taking high doses. Moreover, this medicine may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Concomitant use with certain drugs may increase the blood concentration of this medicine, raising the risk of muscle side effects. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medicine, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception to prevent pregnancy. In case of an overdose, there is no specific antidote; therefore, treatment should be symptomatic, and liver and muscle function tests are necessary. Finally, this medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioneurotic edema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, severe edema, liver dysfunction (jaundice, hepatitis, hyperbilirubinemia), severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)), rashes and severe allergic reactions, serious neurological symptoms (confusion, seizures), respiratory issues (dyspnea, asthma attacks), ophthalmoplegia

Mild side effects

• Dyspepsia
• pruritus
• headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• myalgia
• weakness

This medicine may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is also advisable to avoid storing it in extremely hot or cold places; store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle