Bugang Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablet 20mg

Adult dosage

The initial dose is 5 mg once daily, and if a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, the maintenance dose can be adjusted. The maintenance dose is usually 10 mg once daily, which is sufficient for most patients. The maintenance dose should be appropriately adjusted every 4 weeks or more based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response, with a maximum daily increase of up to 20 mg.

This medication may not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to patients with allergies to this medication, patients with severe liver dysfunction, patients with muscle disorders, patients taking certain medications concurrently, and patients with severely impaired kidney function. Moreover, women who are pregnant, nursing, or may become pregnant should consult a doctor and use appropriate contraceptive methods before taking this medication. This medication can affect muscles, leading to muscle pain or damage, so any muscle-related symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Since liver function may be affected, liver function tests should be conducted regularly while on this medication, and it should be discontinued immediately if symptoms of liver damage occur. Patients who consume large amounts of alcohol or have a history of liver disease should use this medication with particular caution and should have liver function tests as per a doctor's instructions. Additionally, this medication may interact with certain drugs, so if other medications are being taken, healthcare professionals should be informed. In particular, caution is needed when taken with drugs that have a high risk of muscle toxicity, as the risk of muscle damage may increase. Rarely, this medication can cause severe allergic reactions on the skin; if symptoms such as rash, itching, or difficulty breathing occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and medical attention sought. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and women planning pregnancy should consult a doctor before starting it. In case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, immediate medical attention should be sought, and liver and muscle function tests should be performed. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. This medication may have higher blood concentrations in Asian individuals; thus, dosage adjustments may be necessary. When used in children and adolescents, it should be used under a doctor's guidance, as it may affect growth and development.

Serious side effects

Hives, hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, eosinophilia and systemic symptoms associated drug reaction syndrome (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, acute renal failure, oliguria, thrombocytopenia, increased serum creatinine, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, fatal and non-fatal liver failure, severe

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• rash
• muscle pain
• weakness
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is also advisable to avoid storing it in excessively hot or cold places, ideally keeping it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 2)