ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM- rosuvastatin calcium tablet, film coated

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM (UNII: 83MVU38M7Q) (ROSUVASTATIN - UNII:413KH5ZJ73)

Available from:

Mylan Institutional Inc.

INN (International Name):

ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM

Composition:

ROSUVASTATIN 5 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

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 calcium tablets are contraindicated in the following conditions:Rosuvastatin calcium tabl

Product summary:

Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets are available containing 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg or 40 mg of rosuvastatin. The 5 mg tablets are beige, film-coated, round, unscored tablets debossed with M on one side of the tablet and U1 on the other side. They are available as follows: NDC 42292-029-20 – Unit dose blister packages of 100 (10 cards of 10 tablets each). The 10 mg tablets are orange, film-coated, round, unscored tablets debossed with M on one side of the tablet and U2 on the other side. They are available as follows: NDC 42292-030-20 – Unit dose blister packages of 100 (10 cards of 10 tablets each). The 20 mg tablets are orange, film-coated, round, unscored tablets debossed with M on one side of the tablet and U3 on the other side. They are available as follows: NDC 42292-031-20 – Unit dose blister packages of 100 (10 cards of 10 tablets each). The 40 mg tablets are orange, film-coated, round, unscored tablets debossed with M on one side of the tablet and U32 on the other side. They are available as follows: NDC 42292-032-20 – Unit dose blister packages of 100 (10 cards of 10 tablets each). Storage: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from light and moisture. PHARMACIST: Dispense a Patient Information Leaflet with each prescription.

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM- ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM TABLET, FILM COATED
MYLAN INSTITUTIONAL INC.
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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
Contraindications ( 4) 5/2016
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Rosuvastatin calcium tablets are an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
indicated for:
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): 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 mg 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)
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 persistent
muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness and discont