A medication used to treat high cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, thereby lowering LDL and triglycerides, increasing HDL, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular complications.
Indications:
- Lowers high cholesterol levels when diet and exercise alone are insufficient.
- Reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and related cardiovascular diseases.
- Treats adults, adolescents, and children aged 6 years or older with high cholesterol.
Main Active Ingredient:
- Rosuvastatin 10 mg.
Precautions:
- Do not use if you are allergic to Rosuvastatin or any of its components.
- Not suitable for patients with active liver disease or severe kidney impairment.
- Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you consume large amounts of alcohol.
- Asian patients may require lower doses due to increased sensitivity.
- Use with caution if you have thyroid problems or a history of muscle disorders.
- Continue following your cholesterol-lowering diet and lifestyle recommendations while on this medication.
Side Effects:
- Headache or dizziness.
- Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
- Nausea, abdominal pain, or constipation.
- Increased liver enzymes in blood tests.
- Rarely, severe muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis).
Drug-Drug Interactions:
- Cyclosporin (used after organ transplants).
- Fibrates (cholesterol-lowering medicines).
- Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium.
- Certain antivirals are used for HIV or Hepatitis C.
- Warfarin and other anticoagulants.
Rosuvastatin, Anhydrous Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Crospovidone, Hypromellose, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Triacetin, Ferric Oxide Yellow.