Samsung Rosuvastatin Tablets 10 mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

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 typically 10 mg once daily, and most patients are adjusted to this dose. The maintenance dose should be adjusted appropriately based on LDL cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and the patient's response at intervals of 4 weeks or more, with a maximum daily increase up to 20 mg.

Children's dosage

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

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals with allergies to its components, severely impaired liver function, muscle diseases, those taking specific immunosuppressants, severely impaired renal function, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Moreover, it is important to periodically check liver function tests and muscle conditions before and during treatment with this drug. Patients with a history of liver disease or those who consume alcohol excessively should be especially cautious, and if high cholesterol is caused by conditions like hypothyroidism or nephrotic syndrome, these issues must be treated first. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or myopathy occur, contact a physician immediately for testing. If severe muscle damage occurs, the usage of this medication should be stopped, and it may be restarted at a lower dose once symptoms improve. This medication can interact with other drugs, so there should be caution when taken in conjunction with certain antiviral medications, immunosuppressants, fibrates, and some antibiotics. Consultation with a physician is needed as the risk of muscle damage may increase when used in combination. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication and should use appropriate contraception. Nursing mothers should also avoid taking this medication. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and symptomatic treatment as well as liver function and muscle enzyme testing are required. Be careful as dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery. Finally, this medication may increase blood sugar levels in some patients, so individuals at high risk for diabetes should have their blood sugar levels checked regularly while taking this medication.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions including urticaria, angioedema, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, liver abnormalities (jaundice), jaundice, Steven-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, serious neurological symptoms, severe muscle weakness, oculomotor weakness, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, thrombocytopenia, severe skin reactions, acute renal failure,

Mild side effects

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

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the drug's efficacy and safety for a long period.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle