Description
Manufacturer
Y.S.P. Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Registraction Number
MAL20062452AZ
Content
- Each film coated tablet contains rosuvastatin calcium 10.4 /mg, equivalent to rosuvastatin 10 /mg.
- Manufactured and distributed by Y.S.P. Industries (M) Sdn /Bhd, Malaysia
Indications
YSP /Rosuvor is indicated as an adjunct to diet to:
- Reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL C, and Apo B, and to increase HDL C in hyper and mixed dyslipidaemia, including primary dysbetalipoproteinaemia (Type III) and homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH).
- Help slow progression of atherosclerosis and reduce risk of cardiovascular events in those with high cholesterol and elevated cardiovascular risk
Instructions (Dosage & Administration)
Starting Dose
- 10 /mg once daily, taken at the same time each day, with or without food.
- Dose adjustments every 4 weeks depending on lipid response and tolerability; maximum dose may go up to 40 /mg daily for patients at high cardiovascular risk.
Special Populations
- Asian patients (including Malaysian) or those with predisposing factors for myopathy: start at 5 /mg once daily.
- Elderly (>70 /years): initial dose of 5 /mg daily recommended.
- Moderate renal impairment: start at 5 /mg daily; adjustment may be needed.
- Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia: higher doses (up to 20 /mg) may be used in children 6–17 /yrs, but 40 /mg not recommended in paediatric patients.
Missed Dose
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it's nearly time for the next dose. Do not double up doses. Continue regular schedule.
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