Klerato Tablet 10mg (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

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

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years, administer 5mg to 20mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted individually at intervals of 4 weeks or more, and safety for patients under 10 years has not been established.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For instance, individuals who are allergic to this medication, those with severe liver dysfunction, those with muscle disorders, certain kidney diseases, and women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication. In addition, caution is advised when using this medication in patients with impaired liver function or high alcohol consumption, individuals with hypothyroidism, elderly patients, and those with a family history of muscle-related diseases. During treatment with this medication, if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, it is important to inform a doctor immediately, and regular liver function tests or muscle-related examinations are recommended. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with genetic lactose intolerance should not take it. Furthermore, interactions may occur when taken with other medications, so it is crucial to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should ensure proper contraceptive measures are in place before taking this medication, as taking it during pregnancy could pose risks to the fetus. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be directed towards symptoms while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Lastly, caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. Finally, this medication can occasionally cause serious skin reactions, liver damage, or muscle damage, so consult a healthcare professional immediately if any unusual symptoms arise.

Serious side effects

Hives, hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), jaundice, hepatitis, severe allergic reactions, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, severe muscle weakness, ocular myopathy, severe skin adverse reactions, dyspnea with cough and fever, acute renal failure, oliguria, generalized severe edema, blood

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is also recommended to store it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to safely maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle