Rosuvat 20 mg Tablets (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

The initial dose is 5 milligrams once daily, and if more reduction in LDL-cholesterol is needed, it can be adjusted to a maintenance dose. The maintenance dose is 10 milligrams once daily, and most patients are managed at this dose. The maintenance dose should be appropriately adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more based on LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response, with a maximum daily dose of 20 milligrams.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to patients who are allergic to this medication, have severely impaired liver function, have muscle disorders, have severely impaired kidney function, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, it is important to check liver function and muscle status before taking this medication. Those with a history of liver disease or those who consume alcohol heavily should use this medication with caution, and symptoms like muscle pain or weakness should be reported to a doctor immediately. This medication may increase blood sugar levels in some patients, so individuals at risk for diabetes should regularly monitor their blood sugar levels. Additionally, this medication may interact with other drugs; thus, any other medications being taken should be disclosed to healthcare providers. Caution is especially needed when taken in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and fibrates, as the risk of muscle damage may increase. Women who may become pregnant should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication and avoid it during pregnancy. It is also advisable not to use this medication while breastfeeding. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; therefore, one should go to the hospital immediately for treatment and undergo liver function and muscle enzyme tests to verify the condition. Lastly, this medication does not significantly affect physical or driving ability but caution should be taken as dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, jaundice, hepatitis, severe muscle weakness, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, acute kidney injury, oliguria, thrombocytopenia, increased serum creatinine, severe liver damage, hyperbilirubinemia, severe skin reactions.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 2)