Cresnon 20 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg once daily at any time during the day regardless of meals. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 10 mg at intervals of at least 4 weeks, with a maximum increase up to 20 mg daily.

Child dose

Pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 should be administered 5 to 20 mg once daily. The dosage may be individually adjusted based on treatment goals at intervals of at least 4 weeks. For children under 10 years of age,

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this drug, those with severely impaired liver function, muscle disorders, and those taking certain immunosuppressants should not use this medication. Additionally, patients with significantly impaired kidney function and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also avoid this drug. This drug can cause muscle problems, so if symptoms like muscle pain or weakness occur, the physician must be notified immediately. Particularly, patients with weakened kidney function or thyroid dysfunction, as well as those who have previously experienced muscle toxic reactions, require extra caution. Since this drug may affect liver function, it is important to undergo regular liver enzyme tests while taking it. Patients who consume alcohol heavily or have a history of liver disease should be especially cautious when utilizing this medication. This medication may elevate blood sugar levels in some patients, so individuals at high risk for diabetes must manage their blood sugar levels effectively. Furthermore, the accumulation of this medication in the body may be higher due to certain genetic factors, which might require dosage adjustment depending on the patient's condition. During the use of this drug, rare but serious side effects such as skin rashes, severe allergic reactions, liver damage, and severe muscle damage may occur; thus, treatment must be halted immediately and consultation with medical personnel is necessary if these symptoms arise. Additionally, this medication may interact with other drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform the physician or pharmacist. Particularly, when used with certain antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and fibrate drugs, the risk of muscle toxicity may increase. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this medication, and women who may become pregnant should employ appropriate contraceptive methods. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment according to symptoms and monitoring of liver and muscle functions are required. Finally, this medication is known not to significantly affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, but caution should be exercised in case of dizziness.

Serious side effects

Hives, hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe rash accompanied by fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain of oral/ocular mucous membranes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, increased transaminases, acute renal failure, oliguria, thrombocytopenia, increased creatinine levels, severe edema, severe muscle weakness, ophthalmoplegia

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• rash
• myalgia
• asthenia
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP