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Rosuvas F 10 Tablet

Manufacturer :  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Fenofibrate, Rosuvastatin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Rosuvas F 10 Tablet

This medication is very beneficial for reducing ‘bad’ cholesterol and fats such as LDL and triglycerides. An accumulation of such fats can cause the thickening of arteries known as atherosclerosis. It helps to increase the number of enzymes in the body.

These enzymes help to break down excess fats that have been deposited over time. You shouldn’t take this medication if you suffer from liver, gall bladder or kidney disease. Alert your doctor if you have diabetes or a thyroid disorder.

It is to be taken in combination with a regulated diet, exercise and lifestyle. If you take cholestyramine, colesevelam, or colestipol, take it either 4-5 hours before you take this tablet or 1 hour after it. Common side effects of this medication are a stuffy nose, back pain, headache and a mild stomach pain.

    What are the uses of Rosuvas F 10 Tablet

    • Increased Cholesterol Levels In Blood

    • Increased Triglycerides Levels In Blood

    What are the contraindications of Rosuvas F 10 Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Rosuvas F 10 Tablet ?

    • Allergic Reaction

    • Nausea

    • Dyspepsia

    • Nasopharyngitis

    • Increased Liver Enzymes

    • Increased Creatine Phosphokinase (Cpk) Level In Blood

    • Diarrhoea

    • Increased Glucose Level In Blood

    Key highlights of Rosuvas F 10 Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Taking alcohol with this medication increases the chances of liver dysfunction.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medication is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medication is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Avoid use in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment. Contraindicated in severe renal impairment. No dose adjustment is needed for patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. Not advisable in patients with severe kidney disease.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Not advisable in patients with liver disease.

    What are the substitutes for Rosuvas F 10 Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Rosuvas F 10 Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Doctor consultation is suggested if overdose is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is a class of drug known as a fibrate. It is mainly used for treating cholesterol level for people at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It works by stimulating lipoprotein lipase and decreasing the formation of apoprotein C-III which in turn leads to a reduction of low density cholesterol and very low-density cholesterol, triglyceride levels and an increase in high-density lipoprotein.

      What are the interactions of Rosuvas F 10 Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

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        This medication should not be used in combination with Leflunomide, Atazanavir, Cyclosporine, Colchicine, Gemfibrozil and Hypoglycemic agents.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Disease

        The medication should not be used by patients who suffer from Diabetes and Rhabdomyolysis.
      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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