Product introduction
Rosuvas 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Rosuvas 20 Tablet can be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of the day, but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without your doctor’s advice. Stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
This medicine is only one part of the treatment program, which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly.
Common side effects of this medicine include muscle pain, weakness, nausea, headache, and abdominal pain. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you notice any yellowing of your eyes or get repeated or unexplained muscle pains.
This medicine should not be used in conditions such as liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine, as it may harm the developing baby. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while taking this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels.
Uses of Rosuvas Tablet
- Treatment of High cholesterol
- Treatment of High triglycerides
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of Rosuvas Tablet
In Treatment of High cholesterol
Rosuvas 20 Tablet helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood, which prevents fat from building up in the arteries. This keeps blood vessels clear and reduces the risk of heart problems like heart attacks and strokes. It also slightly increases good cholesterol (HDL), which helps remove bad cholesterol from the body.
Side effects of Rosuvas Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rosuvas
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Weakness
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Joint pain
How to use Rosuvas Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rosuvas 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Rosuvas Tablet works
Rosuvas 20 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol, thereby lowering “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and raising “good” cholesterol (HDL).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Rosuvas 20 Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Rosuvas 20 Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Rosuvas 20 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Rosuvas 20 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rosuvas 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Rosuvas 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Rosuvas 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Rosuvas 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Rosuvas 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Use of Rosuvas 20 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Rosuvas Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Rosuvas 20 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses within 12 hours.
| Weight | 17.5 g |
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