ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM
RxNorm 859751· ORAL
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Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 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 tablets are an HMG Co‑A 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 tablets have not been studied in Fredrickson Type I and V dyslipidemias. 1.3 Hypertriglyceridemia Rosuvastatin tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the treatment of adult patients with hypertriglyceridemia. 1.4 Primary Dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia) Rosuvastatin tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet for the treatment of adult patients with primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia). 1.5 Adult Patients with Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Rosuvastatin 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. 1.8 Limitations of Use Rosuvastatin tablets have not been studied in Fredrickson Type I and V dyslipidemias.
Dosage and administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Rosuvastatin 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) 2.1 General Dosing Information The dose range for rosuvastatin tablet in adults is 5 to 40 mg orally once daily. The usual starting dose is 10 to 20 mg once daily. The usual starting dose in adult patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 20 mg once daily. The maximum rosuvastatin tablet dose of 40 mg should be used only for those patients who have not achieved their LDL-C goal utilizing the 20 mg dose [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Rosuvastatin tablets can be administered as a single dose at any time of day, with or without food. The tablet should be swallowed whole. When initiating rosuvastatin therapy or switching from another HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor therapy, the appropriate rosuvastatin tablets starting dose should first be utilized, and only then titrated according to the patient’s response and individualized goal of therapy. After initiation or upon titration of rosuvastatin, lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks and the dosage adjusted accordingly. 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. 2.3 Dosing in Asian Patients In Asian patients, consider initiation of rosuvastatin therapy with 5 mg once daily due to increased rosuvastatin plasma concentrations. The increased systemic exposure should be taken into consideration when treating Asian patients not adequately controlled at doses up to 20 mg/day [ see Use in Specific Populations (8.8) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 2.4 Use with Concomitant Therapy Patients taking cyclosporine and darolutamide The dose of rosuvastatin tablets should not exceed 5 mg once daily [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Drug Interactions (7.1) , Drug Interactions (7.4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Patients taking gemfibrozil Avoid concomitant use of rosuvastatin with gemfibrozil. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, initiate rosuvastatin tablets at 5 mg once daily. The dose of rosuvastatin tablets should not exceed 10 mg once daily [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Drug Interactions (7.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Patients taking regorafenib Concomitant use of rosuvastatin tablets and regorafenib, the dose of rosuvastatin tablets should not exceed 10 mg once daily [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Drug Interactions (7.5) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Patients taking atazanavir and ritonavir, lopinavir and ritonavir, simeprevir or combination of dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir and glecaprevir/pibrentasvir Initiate rosuvastatin therapy with 5 mg once daily. The dose of rosuvastatin tablets should not exceed 10 mg once daily [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Drug Interactions (7.3), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 2.5 Dosing in Patients with Severe Renal Impairment For patients with severe renal impairment (CL cr <30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) not on hemodialysis, dosing of rosuvastatin tablets should be started at 5 mg once daily and not exceed 10 mg once daily [ see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
Warnings
5 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, darolutamide, regorafenib, certain anti-viral medicines or their combinations. 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 discontinue rosuvastatin tablets if signs or symptoms appear. ( 5.1 , 7.4 , 7.5 , 7.7 , 7.8 ) Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM): There have been rare reports of IMNM, an autoimmune myopathy, associated with statin use. IMNM is characterized by: proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase, which persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (5.2) Liver enzyme abnormalities: Persistent elevations in hepatic transaminases can occur. Perform liver enzyme tests before initiating therapy and as clinically indicated thereafter. (5.3) 5.1 Skeletal Muscle Effects Cases of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, including rosuvastatin. These risks can occur at any dose level, but are increased at the highest dose (40 mg). Rosuvastatin tablets should be prescribed with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy (e.g., age ≥ 65 years, inadequately treated hypothyroidism, renal impairment). Rosuvastatin tablets should be prescribed with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy (e.g., age ≥ 65 years, inadequately treated hypothyroidism, renal impairment). The risk of myopathy during treatment with rosuvastatin may be increased with concurrent administration of gemfibrozil, some other lipid-lowering therapies (other fibrates or niacin), cyclosporine, darolutamide, regorafenib, atazanavir/ritonavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, simeprevir or combination of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir, dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, all combinations with ledipasvir (including ledipasvir/sofosbuvir) [ see Dosage and Administration (2) and Drug Interactions (7 )]. Cases of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, including rosuvastatin, coadministered with colchicine, and caution should be exercised when prescribing rosuvastatin tablets with colchicine [see Drug Interactions (7.9) ]. Rosuvastatin therapy should be discontinued if markedly elevated creatine kinase levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed or suspected. Rosuvastatin therapy should also be temporarily withheld in any patient with an acute, serious condition suggestive of myopathy or predisposing to the development of renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis (e.g., sepsis, hypotension, dehydration, major surgery, trauma, severe metabolic, endocrine, and electrolyte disorders, or uncontrolled seizures).Rosuvastatin therapy should be discontinued if markedly elevated creatine kinase levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed or suspected. Rosuvastatin therapy should also be temporarily withheld in any patient with an acute, serious condition suggestive of myopathy or predisposing to the development of renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis (e.g., sepsis, hypotension, dehydration, major surgery, trauma, severe metabolic, endocrine, and electrolyte disorders, or uncontrolled seizures). There have been rare reports of immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM), an autoimmune myopathy, associated with statin use. IMNM is characterized by: proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase, which persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; muscle bi…
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Rosuvastatin tablets are contraindicated in the following conditions: Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any component of this product. Hypersensitivity reactions including rash, pruritus, urticaria, and angioedema have been reported with rosuvastatin [ see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Patients with active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations of hepatic transaminase levels [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Pregnancy [ see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3 )]. Lactation. Limited data indicate that rosuvastatin is present in human milk. Because statins have the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, women who require rosuvastatin treatment should not breastfeed their infants [ see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ]. 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 )
Drug interactions
7. DRUG INTERACTIONS Combination of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir or ledipasvir/sofosbuvir: Combination increases rosuvastatin exposure. Use with rosuvastatin tablets is not recommended. ( 2.4 , 5.1 , 7.3 , 12.3 ) Cyclosporine and darolutamide: Combination increases rosuvastatin exposure. Limit rosuvastatin dose to 5 mg once daily. ( 2.4 , 5.1 , 7.1 , 7.4 , 12.3 ) Gemfibrozil: Combination should be avoided. If used together, limit rosuvastatin tablet dose to 10 mg once daily. ( 2.4 , 5.1 , 7.2 ) Atazanavir/ritonavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, simeprevir or combination of dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir and glecaprevir/pibrentasvir: Combination increases rosuvastatin exposure. Limit rosuvastatin dose to 10 mg once daily. ( 2.4 , 5.1 , 7.3 , 12.3 ) Regorafenib: Combination increases rosuvastatin exposure. Limit rosuvastatin dose to 10 mg once daily. ( 2.4 , 5.1 , 7.5 ) Coumarin anticoagulants: Combination prolongs INR. Achieve stable INR prior to starting rosuvastatin tablets. Monitor INR frequently until stable upon initiation or alteration of rosuvastatin tablets therapy. ( 5.4 , 7.6 ) Concomitant lipid-lowering therapies: Use with fibrates or lipid-modifying doses (≥1 g/day) of niacin increases the risk of adverse skeletal muscle effects. Caution should be used when prescribing with rosuvastatin tablets. ( 5.1 , 7.7 , 7.8 ) 7.1 Cyclosporine Cyclosporine increased rosuvastatin exposure and may result in increased risk of myopathy. Therefore, in patients taking cyclosporine, the dose of rosuvastatin should not exceed 5 mg once daily [ see Dosage and Administration (2.4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 7.2 Gemfibrozil Gemfibrozil significantly increased rosuvastatin exposure. Due to an observed increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis, combination therapy with rosuvastatin and gemfibrozil should be avoided. If used together, the dose of rosuvastatin should not exceed 10 mg once daily [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 7.3 Anti-viral Medications Coadministration of rosuvastatin with certain anti-viral drugs has differing effects on rosuvastatin exposure and may increase risk of myopathy. The combination of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir which are anti-Hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) drugs, increases rosuvastatin exposure. Similarly, the combination of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir may significantly increase rosuvastatin exposure. For these combinations of anti-HCV drugs, concomitant use with rosuvastatin is not recommended. Simeprevir and combinations of dasabuvir/ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir and glecaprevir/pibrentasvir which are anti-HCV drugs, increase rosuvastatin exposure. Combinations of atazanavir/ritonavir and lopinavir/ritonavir, which are anti-HIV-1 drugs, increase rosuvastatin exposure [ see Table 4 – Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. For these anti-viral drugs, the dose of rosuvastatin tablets should not exceed 10 mg once daily. The combinations of fosamprenavir/ritonavir or tipranavir/ritonavir, which are anti-HIV-1 drugs, produce little or no change in rosuvastatin exposure. No dose adjustment is needed for concomitant use with these combinations [ see Dosage and Administration (2.4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 7.4 Darolutamide Darolutamide increased rosuvastatin exposure more than 5 fold. Therefore, in patients taking darolutamide, the dose of rosuvastatin tablets should not exceed 5 mg once daily [ see Dosage and Administration (2.4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 7.5 Regorafenib Regorafenib increased rosuvastatin exposure and may increase the risk of myopathy. If used together, the dose of rosuvastatin tablets should not exceed 10 mg once daily [ see Dosage and Administration (2.4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 7.6 Coumarin Anticoagulants Rosuvastatin signif…
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Rosuvastatin is contraindicated for use in pregnant women since safety in pregnant women has not been established and there is no apparent benefit to therapy with rosuvastatin during pregnancy. Because HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors decrease cholesterol synthesis and possibly the synthesis of other biologically active substances derived from cholesterol, rosuvastatin may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Rosuvastatin should be discontinued as soon as pregnancy is recognized [see Contraindications (4) ] . Limited published data on the use of rosuvastatin are insufficient to determine a drug-associated risk of major congenital malformations or miscarriage. In animal reproduction studies, there were no adverse developmental effects with oral administration of rosuvastatin during organogenesis at systemic exposures equivalent to a maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 40 mg/day in rats or rabbits (based on AUC and body surface area, respectively). In rats and rabbits, decreased pup/fetal survival occurred at 12 times and equivalent, respectively, to the MRHD of 40 mg/day [see Data ] . The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Human Data Limited published data on rosuvastatin have not shown an increased risk of major congenital malformations or miscarriage. Rare reports of congenital anomalies have been received following intrauterine exposure to other statins. In a review of approximately 100 prospectively followed pregnancies in women exposed to simvastatin or lovastatin, the incidences of congenital anomalies, spontaneous abortions, and fetal deaths/stillbirths did not exceed what would be expected in the general population. The number of cases is adequate to exclude a ≥3 to 4-fold increase in congenital anomalies over the background incidence. In 89% of the prospectively followed pregnancies, drug treatment was initiated prior to pregnancy and was discontinued at some point in the first trimester when pregnancy was identified. Animal Data Rosuvastatin crosses the placenta in rats and rabbits and is found in fetal tissue and amniotic fluid at 3% and 20%, respectively, of the maternal plasma concentration following a single 25 mg/kg oral gavage dose on gestation day 16 in rats. A higher fetal tissue distribution (25% maternal plasma concentration) was observed in rabbits after a single oral gavage dose of 1 mg/kg on gestation day 18. Rosuvastatin administration did not indicate a teratogenic effect in rats at ≤25 mg/kg/day or in rabbits ≤3 mg/kg/day (doses equivalent to the MRHD of 40 mg/day based on AUC and body surface area, respectively). In female rats given 5, 15 and 50 mg/kg/day before mating and continuing through to gestation day 7 resulted in decreased fetal body weight (female pups) and delayed ossification at 50 mg/kg/day (10 times the human exposure at the MRHD dose of 40 mg/day based on AUC). In pregnant rats given 2, 10 and 50 mg/kg/day of rosuvastatin from gestation day 7 through lactation day 21 (weaning), decreased pup survival occurred at 50 mg/kg/day (dose equivalent to 12 times the MRHD of 40 mg/day based body surface area). In pregnant rabbits given 0.3, 1, and 3 mg/kg/day of rosuvastatin from gestation day 6 to day 18, decreased fetal viability and maternal mortality was observed at 3 mg/kg/day (dose equivalent to the MRHD of 40 mg/day based on body surface area).
Nursing mothers
8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Rosuvastatin may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ]. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with rosuvastatin.
Pharmacogenomics
12.5 Pharmacogenomics Disposition of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, including rosuvastatin, involves OATP1B1 and other transporter proteins. Higher plasma concentrations of rosuvastatin have been reported in very small groups of patients (n=3 to 5) who have two reduced function alleles of the gene that encodes OATP1B1 ( SLCO1B1 521T>C). The frequency of this genotype (i.e., SLCO1B1 521 C/C) is generally lower than 5% in most racial/ethnic groups. The impact of this polymorphism on efficacy and/or safety of rosuvastatin has not been clearly established.
Adverse events
Most frequently reported events (FDA FAERS). Report frequency does not imply causation.
- dyspnoea2,610
- fatigue2,568
- drug ineffective2,388
- pain2,377
- cough2,275
- headache2,000
- nausea1,912
- pneumonia1,787
- arthralgia1,686
- diarrhoea1,646
- off label use1,591
- asthma1,574
- fall1,421
- malaise1,396
- vomiting1,388
- asthenia1,314
Adverse reactions (label)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Rhabdomyolysis with myoglobinuria and acute renal failure and myopathy (including myositis) [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Liver enzyme abnormalities [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most frequent adverse reactions (rate > 2%) are headache, myalgia, abdominal pain, asthenia, and nausea. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Accord Healthcare Inc. at 1-866-941-7875 or www.accord-healthcare.us or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. In the rosuvastatin controlled clinical trials database (placebo or active-controlled) of 5394 patients with a mean treatment duration of 15 weeks, 1.4% of patients discontinued due to adverse reactions. The most common adverse reactions that led to treatment discontinuation were: myalgia abdominal pain nausea The most commonly reported adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 2%) in the rosuvastatin controlled clinical trial database of 5394 patients were: headache myalgia abdominal pain asthenia nausea Adverse reactions reported in ≥ 2% of patients in placebo-controlled clinical studies and at a rate greater than placebo are shown in Table 1. These studies had a treatment duration of up to 12 weeks. Table 1. Adverse Reactions 1 Reported in ≥ 2% of Patients Treated with Rosuvastatin and > Placebo in Placebo‑Controlled Trials (% of Patients) Adverse Reactions Rosuvastatin 5 mg N=291 Rosuvastatin 10 mg N=283 Rosuvastatin 20 mg N=64 Rosuvastatin 40 mg N=106 Total Rosuvastatin 5 mg to 40 mg N=744 Placebo N=382 Headache 5.5 4.9 3.1 8.5 5.5 5.0 Nausea 3.8 3.5 6.3 0 3.4 3.1 Myalgia 3.1 2.1 6.3 1.9 2.8 1.3 Asthenia 2.4 3.2 4.7 0.9 2.7 2.6 Constipation 2.1 2.1 4.7 2.8 2.4 2.4 1 Adverse reactions by COSTART preferred term. Other adverse reactions reported in clinical studies were abdominal pain, dizziness, hypersensitivity (including rash, pruritus, urticaria, and angioedema) and pancreatitis. The following laboratory abnormalities have also been reported: dipstick-positive proteinuria and microscopic hematuria [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]; elevated creatine phosphokinase, transaminases, glucose, glutamyl transpeptidase, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin; and thyroid function abnormalities. In a clinical trial, involving 981 participants treated with rosuvastatin 40 mg (n=700) or placebo (n=281) with a mean treatment duration of 1.7 years, 5.6% of subjects treated with rosuvastatin versus 2.8% of placebo-treated subjects discontinued due to adverse reactions. The most common adverse reactions that led to treatment discontinuation were: myalgia, hepatic enzyme increased, headache, and nausea. Adverse reactions reported in ≥ 2% of patients and at a rate greater than placebo are shown in Table 2. Table 2. Adverse Reactions 1 Reported in ≥ 2% of Patients Treated with Rosuvastatin and > Placebo in a Trial (% of Patients) Adverse Reactions Rosuvastatin 40 mg N=700 Placebo N=281 Myalgia 12.7 12.1 Arthralgia 10.1 7.1 Headache 6.4 5.3 Dizziness 4.0 2.8 Increased CPK 2.6 0.7 Abdominal pain 2.4 1.8 ALT >3x ULN 2 2.2 0.7 1 Adverse reactions by MedDRA preferred term. 2 Frequency recorded as abnormal laboratory value. In a clinical trial, 17,802 participants were treated with rosuvastatin 20 mg (n=8901) or placebo (n=8901) for a mean duration of 2 years. A higher percentage of rosuvastatin- treated patients versus placebo-treated patients, 6.6% and 6.2%, respectively, discontinued study medication due to an adverse event, irrespective of treatment causality. Myalgia was the most common adverse reaction that led to treatment discontinuation. There was a signif…
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