Starova Tablet 10mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

This medication can be taken at any time during the day, regardless of meals. The initial dose is 5 milligrams once daily, and the maintenance dose is 10 milligrams once daily. The maintenance dose should be appropriately adjusted based on LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment goals and patient responsiveness, and can be increased up to a maximum of 20 milligrams once daily at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17), the dose is administered once daily ranging from 5 milligrams to 20 milligrams. Dosage should be adjusted according to individual treatment goals, with adjustments made at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should be avoided in patients with allergies to any components of this medication, severe liver disease, or myopathies. Furthermore, women with very poor renal function, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and women of childbearing age who do not employ adequate contraception should also avoid this medication. This drug contains lactose, so caution is needed for those with lactose intolerance. Regular monitoring of liver function and muscle health is required while using this drug. Individuals who consume large amounts of alcohol or have a history of liver disease should exercise extra caution, and any symptoms of muscle pain or weakness should prompt immediate consultation with a physician. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform your healthcare provider about any current medications you are taking. Co-administration with certain drugs could increase the blood concentration of this medication, raising the risk of muscle damage. Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant should not use this medication, and if pregnancy occurs while using it, discontinuation should happen immediately. Breastfeeding women should also avoid this medication. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic, and monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be conducted carefully. During treatment with this medication, symptoms such as dizziness or headaches may occur, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Finally, this medication may rarely cause severe skin reactions, liver damage, or muscle injury in some patients, so any unusual symptoms must be reported to healthcare providers immediately.

Serious side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria and angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, eosinophilia with systemic symptoms drug reaction syndrome (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, severe myopathy, ocular myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, acute renal failure, oliguria, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, severe swelling, elevated blood pressure, severe skin rashes with fever, blisters, desquamation, and oral symptoms.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• myalgia
• weakness
• thrombocytopenia
• diarrhea

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture and should be stored in a tightly closed container. The storage temperature should be kept between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the drug over time.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 2)