Rosuvas 20 Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in StripMRP ₹480.00
₹350.40
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RANBAXY LABORATORIES (SUN PHARMA)
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Rosuvastatin(20.0 Mg) |
| Uses | High cholesterol levels |
| Therapy | Hypolipidemic drugs |
| Side effects | Headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea |
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Medical Description
Rosuvas 20 tablet is a lipid-lowering medication. It contains rosuvastatin as its active ingredient. Rosuvas 20 tablet acts by inhibiting the enzyme involved in the formation of cholesterol in your body. Thus, it decreases the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases good cholesterol levels (HDL).
You should preferably take this medicine at bedtime since cholesterol production or build-up takes place majorly at night when the body is in the resting phase. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.
It is important that you have a cholesterol-lowering diet while taking Rosuvas 20 tablets for adequate control of your blood cholesterol levels.
Uses
- Rosuvas 20 tablet is used for the treatment of high levels of cholesterol and triglyceride levels (such as fat in the blood).
- It is also used to reduce the risk of heart disease such as heart attack and prevent stroke.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to rosuvastatin or any other ingredient of Rosuvas 20 tablet.
- If you have kidney or liver disease.
- If you or your family has a history of muscle disorder.
- If you are on any other cholesterol-lowering medicine.
- If you are taking immunosuppressant medicine such as cyclosporine used to treat arthritis.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Stomach ache
- Constipation
- Nausea
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have liver or kidney disease.
- You experienced any muscle problems after taking other lipid-lowering medicines.
- You are taking medicine for treating bacterial infections like fusidic acid.
- You have respiratory failure.
- You have diabetes or thyroid problems.
- You are addicted to alcohol.
- You have any muscle disorder.
- You experience any other symptoms after taking this medicine.
Directions for Use
- Take Rosuvas 20 tablet in the dosage and duration as advised by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole.
- Do not chew, crush or break it.
- It may be taken with or without food.
- However, it is better to take it at a fixed time, preferably at bedtime.
Storage and disposal
- Store Rosuvas 20 tablets at or below 25°C. Protect it from moisture and sunlight.
- Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Quick Tips
- Rosuvas 20 tablet is used for the treatment of high levels of cholesterol and triglyceride levels (such as fat in the blood).
- Take the tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than the recommended dose.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
- Inform about your medical history, especially if you have heart or blood vessel-related disorders.
- You must have a cholesterol-lowering diet while taking Rosuvas 20 tablets for adequate control of your blood cholesterol levels.
- Inform your doctor if you experience any side effects such as muscle pain or weakness, stomach pain, or dark urine while taking Rosuvas 20 tablet.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history or have an alcohol addiction.
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Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Rosuvas 20 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
- There is an increased risk of myopathy when this medicine is used with other lipid-lowering agents.
- Cyclosporin, warfarin, oral contraceptive pills, itraconazole, ketoconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, and HIV protease inhibitors may reduce the levels of this medicine.
- Particular care should be taken when using this medicine along with antacids like aluminum hydroxide and fusidic acid or within 7 days of stopping fusidic acid.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:ROSUVAS
Manufacturer Name:RANBAXY LABORATORIES (SUN PHARMA)
Address:Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. Plot No. 107-108, Namli Block, P. O. Ranipool, East-Sikkim-737 135.
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Rosuvas 20 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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