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ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM (UNII: 83MVU38M7Q) (ROSUVASTATIN - UNII:413KH5ZJ73)
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM
ROSUVASTATIN 10 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Pediatric use information for patients 7 to 17 years of age is approved for AstraZeneca's CRESTOR (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets. However, due to AstraZeneca's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information. Rosuvastatin calcium tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the treatment of adult patients with hypertriglyceridemia. Rosuvastatin calcium tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet for the treatment of adult patients with primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia). Rosuvastatin calcium tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy to other lipid-lowering treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis) or alone if such treatments are unavailable to reduce LDL-C, Total-C, and ApoB in adult patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Rosuvastatin calcium tablets have not been studied in Fredrickson Type I and V dyslipidemias. Rosuvastatin is contraindicated in the following conditions: - Patients with a known hypersensitivity
Rosuvastatin calcium tablets 10 mg are light pink colored, round, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 1180 on one side and plain on other side. NDC 68071-3348-9 Bottles of 90 Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture.
Abbreviated New Drug Application
ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM- ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM TABLET, COATED NUCARE PHARMACEUTICALS,INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM TABLETS. ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 2003 RECENT MAJOR CHANGES Indications and Usage ( 1.2) 5/2016 Contraindications ( 4) 5/2016 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Rosuvastatin calcium tablets are an HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor indicated for: (1) adult patients with hypertriglyceridemia as an adjunct to diet ( 1.3 ) adult patients with primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III hyperlipoproteinemia) as an adjunct to diet ( 1.4 ) adult patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) to reduce LDL-C, total-C, and ApoB ( 1.5 ) Limitations of use ( 1.8): (1) Rosuvastatin calcium tablets have not been studied in Fredrickson Type I and V dyslipidemias. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Rosuvastatin calcium tablets can be taken with or without food, at any time of day. ( 2.1 ) Dose range: 5 to 40 mg once daily. Use 40 mg dose only for patients not reaching LDL-C goal with 20 mg. ( 2.1 ) Adult HoFH: Starting dose 20 mg/day. ( 2.1 ) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg ( 3) (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity to product components ( 4 ) Active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations in hepatic transaminase levels ( 4 ) Pregnancy ( 4 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Lactation ( 4 , 8.2 ) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS SKELETAL MUSCLE EFFECTS (E.G., MYOPATHY AND RHABDOMYOLYSIS) : Risks increase with use of 40 mg dose, advanced age (≥65), hypothyroidism, renal impairment, and combination use with cyclosporine, atazanavir/ritonavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, or simeprevir. Cases of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria have been reported. Advise patients to promptly report to their physician unexplained and/or pe Přečtěte si celý dokument