Rovasta Tablet 5 Milligrams (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dose

For primary hypercholesterolemia and other adult conditions, this medication can be administered at any time of day, regardless of meals. The initial dosage is 5 milligrams once daily, and if necessary, it can be adjusted to a maintenance dosage of 10 milligrams once daily. The maintenance dosage should be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more, with a maximum daily dosage of 20 milligrams.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (aged 10 to 17 years), the recommended dosage is 5 to 20 milligrams once daily. The dosage should be adjusted based on individual treatment goals at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to the components of this medication or those with severely impaired liver function should not take it. Additionally, it should not be used by individuals with muscle disorders, severely impaired kidney function, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and women of childbearing age who do not practice appropriate contraception. \n\nCaution should be exercised when using this medication in patients at high risk for myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, and high-dose administration is contraindicated. This medication contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance should not take it. \n\nFor patients who consume alcohol excessively or have a history of liver disease, liver function tests should be conducted multiple times before initiating this medication. If a patient has conditions such as hypothyroidism or nephrotic syndrome, the underlying condition should be treated before using this medication. \n\nDuring treatment, if symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur, the doctor should be informed immediately, and a blood test should be conducted. Notably, if muscle enzyme levels rise significantly, the medication should be discontinued. \n\nThis medication may temporarily raise liver enzyme levels; therefore, liver function tests may be necessary. Rarely, skin rashes, urticaria, and severe skin reactions may occur, so if symptoms arise, discontinuation and consultation with a physician are necessary. \n\nThis medication may interact with other drugs, leading to increased blood concentrations of this medication and a heightened risk of muscle damage if taken concurrently with certain drugs. Thus, any concomitant medications should be disclosed to a physician or pharmacist. \n\nPregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women who could become pregnant should use safe contraception methods. \n\nIn case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; treatment should be based on symptoms, and careful monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme levels is necessary. \n\nThis medication may cause dizziness; therefore, caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. \n\nFinally, children and adolescents can also use this medication, but careful monitoring of their growth and developmental status is necessary.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including urticaria and angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/conjunctival mucosal pain, jaundice, severe lethargy, significant edema, markedly reduced urine output, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, respiratory issues, liver abnormalities (jaundice),

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• myalgia
• weakness
• hematuria
• cough

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Furthermore, it should be kept at room temperature, ideally between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, where it is not excessively high or low.

Appearance

Yellow, convex round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle