Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablet 20mg

Adult dosage

For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, mixed hyperlipidemia, primary dysbetalipoproteinemia, and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the initial dose of 5 milligrams should be started without regard to meals, once daily. The maintenance dose can be adjusted to 10 milligrams once daily as necessary, based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response, with adjustments made every 4 weeks, up to a maximum of 20 milligrams once daily.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dose is administered once daily at 5 milligrams to 20 milligrams. Dosage is individually adjusted based on therapeutic goals.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients who are allergic to this medication, have severely impaired liver function, have muscle disorders, are taking certain immunosuppressants, have severe kidney function impairment, or are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Women of childbearing potential may only take this medication if they are very likely not to be pregnant and fully understand the risks to the fetus. For the 40mg dose, it should not be administered to patients at high risk for muscle disorders, and patients with lactose intolerance should also avoid it. Furthermore, patients with a history of liver disease or those who consume excessive alcohol should frequently monitor their liver function while taking this medication. If someone has hypothyroidism or nephrotic syndrome, this medication should only be used after treating the underlying cause. If muscle pain or weakness occurs while taking this drug, the patient must immediately inform their doctor and undergo examination. If muscle-related symptoms are severe or laboratory findings are abnormal, the medication may need to be discontinued. Patients with acute severe illness or muscle weakness symptoms should also use this drug with caution. The risk of muscle-related side effects may increase when combined with other medications, so caution is necessary during concomitant use. This medication can affect liver function, so it should be discontinued promptly if symptoms of liver damage occur. Blood glucose levels may rise, so patients at risk for diabetes should regularly check their blood sugar levels. The concentration of the drug in the body may vary depending on certain genetic traits, necessitating dosage adjustments for individual patients. If serious skin reactions occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and medical consultation should occur. There may be interactions with other medications, so if any other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform healthcare providers. Special caution is required when combined with certain antiviral agents, immunosuppressants, and fibrates. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, and women planning to become pregnant should use appropriate birth control methods. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic, including monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Care should be taken while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. Long-term use of this drug may lead to rare side effects like interstitial lung disease, so if symptoms such as shortness of breath or cough appear, immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is necessary.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including urticaria, angioedema, rhabdomyolysis, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, jaundice, hepatitis, severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)), severe muscle weakness, oculomotor muscle weakness, myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, severe allergic reactions, severe swelling, thrombocytopenia, increased serum creatinine

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture and should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage maintains the medication's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink circular film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/Alu-Alu[(14 tablets/Alu-Alu x 2)]