RiteMed Rosuvastatin Special Precautions

Should not be treated the following patients: Patients who have hypersensitivity to Rosuvastatin calcium or the ingredients contained in Rosuvastatin 10 mg or 20 mg Film-Coated Tablet; Pregnant or breast-feeding; Patients who have liver disease; Patients who have severe kidney problems; Patients who have repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains; The highest dose 40 mg for a drug called Cyclosporine.
Should not take Rosuvastatin 40 mg (the highest dose): Patient who have moderate kidney problems; Patient who have problems in thyroid gland; Patient who have repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains, a personal or family history of muscle problems, or a previous history of muscle problems when taking other cholesterol-lowering medicines; Patient who drink large amount of alcohol; Asian origin (Korea, Chinese, Japan, Filipino, Vietnamese, Indian); Patients who take other medicines called fibrates to lower cholesterol.
Should take Rosuvastatin 10 mg or 20 mg Film-Coated Tablet carefully: Patients who have problem in kidneys; Patients who have problems in liver; Patients who have repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains should talk to the doctor or pharmacist before taking Rosuvastatin 10 mg or 20 mg Film-Coated Tablet. A personal or family history of muscle problems, or a previous history of muscle problems when taking other cholesterol-lowering medicines. Tell the doctor immediately if the patient has unexpected muscle aches or pains especially if the patient feels unwell or have a fever. Also tell the doctor or pharmacist if the patient has a muscle weakness that is constant; Patients who drink large amount of alcohol; Patients who have problems in thyroid gland; Patients who take other medicines called fibrates to lower cholesterol; Patients who take medicines used to treat HIV infection.