Rosuvas 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke. Rosuvas 20 Tablet can be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of the day, but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without your doctor’s advice. Stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.

This medicine is only one part of the treatment program, which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly.

Common side effects of this medicine include muscle pain, weakness, nausea, headache, and abdominal pain. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you notice any yellowing of your eyes or get repeated or unexplained muscle pains.

This medicine should not be used in conditions such as liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine, as it may harm the developing baby. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels while taking this medicine, as it may lead to an increase in blood sugar levels.

In Treatment of High cholesterol Rosuvas 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It works by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rosuvas 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Rosuvas 20 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol, thereby lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol (HDL).

If you miss a dose of Rosuvas 20 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses within 12 hours.

-Ciclosporin (Oral Route): Life-threatening Do not consume Rosuvastatin with Ciclosporin. Ciclosporin may raise blood levels of Rosuvastatin. | -Ciclosporin (Injection Route): Life-threatening Do not consume Rosuvastatin with Ciclosporin. Ciclosporin may raise blood levels of Rosuvastatin. | -Bezafibrate (Oral Route): Severe If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Rosuvastatin accordingly. Concurrent use may cause muscle damage. | -Nicotinic acid (Oral Route): Severe If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as unexplained muscle aches, tenderness, cramps, stiffness or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may cause muscle damage. | -Darolutamide (Oral Route): Severe Darolutamide may raise blood levels of Rosuvastatin. Darolutamide may raise blood levels of Rosuvastatin.

Concomitant use should be avoided. If unavoidable, your doctor may modify the doses.

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