Rosuvastatin 10 MG Tablet

Rosuvastatin 10 MG Tablet is a medication which is used to lower the cholesterol level and triglycerides in the body. It also used to prevent cardiovascular diseases. It belongs to a group of drugs known as “statins”.

It is helpful in reducing the need for medical procedures to open blocked vessels. It reduces the blood cholesterol level thus lowering the risk of narrowing of arteries. It also used to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

This medicine reduces the blood cholesterol level thus reducing the risk of narrowing of arteries. This medication works better, if it is supplemented by a proper diet and regular exercise. It is helpful in reducing the need for medical procedures to open blocked vessels.

Some conditions that require the doctor’s clearance are if you:

• Are taking any prescribed medicine or diet supplements;
• Have any food or medicine allergies;
• Consume alcohol regularly;
• Are suffering from any kind of muscle problems;
• Have low blood pressure;
• Have diabetes etc.

Rosuvastatin 10 MG Tablet should be stored at a temperature between 20 to 25 degree celcius. It should be kept away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Keep the drug away from the rech of the children and pets.

• Primary Hypercholesterolemia (High Levels Of Cholesterol In The Blood)

• Hyperlipidemia

• Hypertriglyceridemia

• Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

• Prevention Of Cardiovascular Diseases

• Prevention Of Stroke

• Allergy

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

• Headache

• Stomach Pain

• Constipation

• Feeling Sick

• Muscle Pain

• Dizziness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of 4 to 5 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 5 hours after multiple dosing.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be taken by pregnant women only if clearly needed.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is known to excreted in human breast milk. It should be taken only if clearly needed. Monitoring of undesired effects like drowsiness is necessary.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine usually does not affects the patient ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

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

• Rozat 10 MG Tablet

  Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

• Newsta 10 MG Tablet

  Pfizer Ltd

• Rozuone 10 MG Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• R2 10 MG Tablet

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Rolip 10 MG Tablet

  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Rosuvastatin 10 MG Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Rosuvastatin 10 MG Tablet is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A to mevalonate, a precursor for cholesterol. The primary site of action of rosuvastatin is the liver, the target organ for cholesterol lowering. Rosuvastatin increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors on the cell-surface, enhancing uptake and catabolism of LDL and it inhibits the hepatic synthesis of VLDL, thereby reducing the total number of VLDL and LDL particles.

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

  This medicine must not be used concomitantly with Leflunomide, Atazanavir, Cyclosporine, Colchicine and Gemfibrozil.

• Interaction with Disease

  Caution must be taken in patient with diabetes and rhabdomyolysis.

• Ques : What is Rosuvastatin 10 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains Rosuvastatin as the primary ingredient. This drug belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to correct the levels of fatty substances in the blood called lipids, the most common of which is cholesterol.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Rosuvastatin 10 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Rosuvastatin 10 MG Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Rosuvastatin 10 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.