Crestor 10 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

Can be taken at any time of the day regardless of meals. The initial dose is 5 mg once daily, with a maintenance dose of 10 mg once daily. The maintenance dose should be adjusted properly based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response, at intervals of 4 weeks or longer, up to a maximum of 20 mg per day.

This drug should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to any component of this medication, those with severely impaired liver function, patients with muscle diseases, patients with very poor kidney function, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this drug. Furthermore, patients at increased risk of muscle-related diseases should avoid high doses of this medication, and such patients should consult with their physician before starting treatment. This drug contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should avoid taking it. While taking this medication, regular liver function tests should be conducted, and patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease should be especially cautious. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness, muscle cramps occur, they should notify healthcare professionals immediately, and in severe cases, they may need to discontinue the medication. If serious skin reactions or signs of liver damage appear, the medication should be discontinued immediately and healthcare professionals consulted. Additionally, this drug can interact with various medications, so if taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Women who may become pregnant should use adequate contraception, and this medication should not be used during pregnancy or if planning to become pregnant. It is also advisable for breastfeeding women to avoid taking this medication. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so seek medical attention immediately for appropriate treatment and monitoring. Caution should also be taken when driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur while taking this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, fatal and non-fatal liver failure, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, liver abnormalities (jaundice), myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, severe skin reactions,

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle