Maximum loading dose of rosuvastatin?
- Posted:
- 6 Dec 2009 by mayank02
- Topics:
- rosuvastatin
Answers (1)
Marvell6 Dec 2009
Rosuvastatin doesn't need a loading dose. You would be started on a low dose and then titrated up. Please see dosing information below.
Rosuvastatin Dosing Information
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia:
Initial dose: 5 mg to 10 mg once a day
Maintenance dose: 5 mg to 40 mg once a day
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa (Elevated LDL):
Initial dose: 5 mg to 10 mg once a day
Maintenance dose: 5 mg to 40 mg once a day
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb (Elevated LDL + VLDL):
Initial dose: 5 mg to 10 mg once a day
Maintenance dose: 5 mg to 40 mg once a day
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV (Elevated VLDL):
Initial dose: 5 mg to 10 mg once a day
Maintenance dose: 5 mg to 40 mg once a day
Usual Adult Dose for Atherosclerosis:
Initial dose: 5 mg to 10 mg once a day
Maintenance dose: 5 mg to 40 mg once a day
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