Rosuvas 40 Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in StripMRP ₹614.06
₹460.54
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RANBAXY LABORATORIES (SUN PHARMA)
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TABLET
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Rosuvastatin(40.0 Mg) |
| Uses | High cholesterol and prevent heart stroke |
| Therapy | Hypolipidemic drugs |
| Side effects | Headache, nausea, diarrhoea, indigestion, body ache |
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Medical Description
Rosuvas Tablet contains rosuvastatin as its active ingredient, which is used to lower the bad cholesterol level and reduce the risk of heart disease. It is used along with lifestyle modifications such as a cholesterol-lowering diet and physical activity. It is also known as 'Statins' or 'HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors'. High cholesterol levels cause narrowing of blood vessels that ultimately leads to a heart stroke/attack. This medicine lowers the formation of bad cholesterol in the body by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for cholesterol formation. Take this medicine preferably at bedtime to gain optimum benefits. Along with this medicine, you should practice exercise and consume less fried, junk and packaged food.
Uses
- It is used for the treatment of high cholesterol levels.
- It is also known to prevent cardiovascular events like stroke and reduce the risk of a heart attack.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
- If you have severe liver or kidney diseases.
- If you have unexplained muscle pain.
- If you are taking medicines like cyclosporin.
- If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- If you have hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid).
- If you are an alcoholic.
Side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Feeling sick
- Stomach pain
- Muscle pain
- Feeling weak
- Itching
- Rash
- Hives
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any underlying medical conditions like kidney or liver problems, respiratory problem, thyroid, etc.
- You notice blood in the urine along with muscle pain, fever. This could be a serious side effect of abnormal muscle breakdown.
- It can cause jaundice and elevated liver enzymes. Liver function tests have to be monitored.
- You have muscle aches or pains or a family history of muscle problems.
- You regularly drink an excessive amount of alcohol.
- You are taking medicines to lower cholesterol like gemfibrozil, fenofibrate.
- You are taking medicines for HIV infection like ritonavir with lopinavir.
- You are above 70 years old.
- You are a diabetic.
Directions for Use
- This medicine can be taken with or without food.
- Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time preferably at bedtime.
- Limit the intake of grapefruit juice to minimal quantities.
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Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Rosuvas Tablet works or Rosuvas Tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines if 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.
- Especially, if you are taking certain medicines like oral contraceptives, immunosuppressants like cyclosporin, anticoagulants like warfarin, anti-cancer and anti-HIV medicines like regorafenib, ritonavir respectively.
- Medicines used to treat acidity in your stomach like antacids should not be taken at least within 2 hours of taking this medicine.
- An increased risk of muscle pain, when used with other lipid-lowering medicines.
- Concomitant use of fusidic acid (used for bacterial infection) and rosuvastatin should not be taken together as they lead to serious muscle problems.
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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 40 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.
References:
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- Crestor 10mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 28 April 2021]
- Rosuvastatin [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 28 April 2021]
- ROSUVASTATIN [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 28 April 2021]
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