Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets 20mg

Adult dosage

The initial dosage is 5mg once daily, which can be adjusted to a maintenance dose if greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol is needed. The maintenance dose is usually 10mg once daily, which is where most patients are adjusted. This dose should be adjusted considering LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment targets, and patient response at intervals of 4 weeks or longer, with a maximum daily dose of 20mg.

Children's dosage

The usual dosage range is 5mg to 20mg once daily. Dosing must be adjusted individually based on the recommended treatment goals for each patient. Adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or longer.

This medication should not be used in patients with known allergies to any of its components. Patients with active liver disease or markedly elevated liver enzyme levels should not take this medication. Patients with muscle diseases or those at risk for muscle damage should avoid this medication. Caution is required if used in conjunction with certain immunosuppressants due to potential risks. Patients with severely impaired kidney function, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and fertile women without adequate contraception should not take this medication. High-dose administration of 40mg or more is contraindicated in patients at higher risk for muscle-related side effects. Patients with lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Those who consume excessive alcohol or have a history of liver disease should undergo liver function tests before using this medication, and periodically during treatment. If muscle pain or weakness occurs, it is essential to inform a doctor immediately and undergo necessary testing. In severe cases, discontinuation of the medication may be required. Caution is also necessary for patients in acute severe conditions or those showing symptoms of myasthenia. There are multiple drugs that interact with this medication, so it is critical to inform a doctor or pharmacist about any other medications being taken. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be symptomatic, along with liver function and muscle enzyme tests. This medication does not greatly affect driving or machine operation abilities, but caution should be observed as dizziness may occur. While taking this medication, signs of liver dysfunction, muscle pain, allergic reactions, or other abnormal symptoms may occur, and any such symptoms should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately.

Serious side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, pancreatitis, myopathy (including myositis), rhabdomyolysis, severe allergic reactions (hives, severe swelling), serious skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, eosinophilia and systemic symptom drug reaction syndrome), respiratory issues (cough, dyspnea), jaundice, hepatitis, severe myasthenia, ocular myasthenia, thrombocytopenia, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, acute kidney failure, etc.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• myalgia
• weakness
• increased ALT
• hives

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/Alu-Alu, 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle