ROSUVASTATIN TABLET

Rosuvastatin Tablet comes with the branding “Rochol 20”. It is in the group of medicines known as statins that work by lowering the level of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein – LDL) and glycerides, to reduce the chance of future heart attacks or stroke. Hyperlipidemia, or dyslipidemia, refers to an abnormal quantity of the high-dangerous type of cholesterol in the blood. High cholesterol in the blood tends to cause fatty deposition in the arteries and ultimately leads to the occurrence of diseases such as stroke and heart attack.

Rosuvastatin Tablet is used to block specific enzymes in the liver which reduces cholesterol being made in the body. It enhances the rate at which the liver absorbs and degrades cholesterol in the bloodstream. Therefore, it reduces the cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, if dietary modifications such as following a low-fat diet have not been effective. It helps decide the amount of ‘bad cholesterol’ and ‘good cholesterol’ by inhibiting the formation of ‘bad cholesterol’ in our body. It also enhances the clearance from your blood because your body is capable of understanding it.

Medical Benefits

• This medicine helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular and coronary events such as heart attack, stroke, and coronary angina.
• It is effective in patients who are prone to these events. It is also recommended in children who have inherited high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia) together with cholesterol-lowering drugs and dietary changes when the child is eight or older.
• It is important for the treatment of atherosclerosis which is blocked artery walls of the heart due to fat or lipid deposition that causes heart attack and stroke in adult patients.

Directions For Use

• For Rosuvastatin Tablet, take it in the right dosage as recommended by the doctor.
• It is advised that people should take it with meals to prevent an upset stomach.
• Take the whole tablet without crushing or chewing it.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and out of the reach of children.

Storage

• Keep the tablet in a cool place and avoid direct sunlight or sources of heat to prevent its degradation.
• After usage, ensure that the cover is tightly closed to preserve the quality of the supplements.
• It should be stored where children cannot access it to ensure that they do not reach it and hurt themselves in the process.

Precautions

• It may interact with disease conditions, including neuromuscular disorders (Myopathy, Myoneural Disorder), thyroid gland problems (Hypothyroidism), and Renal Dysfunction. Thus, consult your doctor before its intake.
• Do not consume alcohol along with it to avoid unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, or sleepiness. It may also lead to a life-threatening condition like coma if taken with excessive alcohol.
• Consult a doctor before consuming as it is known to pass into the breast milk and may cause some degree of sedation in the baby.
• Taking it after consulting a doctor can have some harmful effects on the baby (foetus), so your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
• It may contra-indicate with cyclosporine (organ transplants medicine), warfarin or clopidogrel (blood thinner), fibrates (gemfibrozil, fenofibrate), antacid (aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide), antibiotics (erythromycin, fusidic acid), oral contraceptive pills, etc.
• It may interact with disease conditions, including neuromuscular disorders (Myopathy, Myoneural Disorder), thyroid gland problems (Hypothyroidism), and Renal Dysfunction.

Side Effects

• Abdominal pain
• Muscle pain
• Daytime drowsiness
• Nausea
• Headache
• Weakness

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does this medication impact fertility?

This tablet does not appear to reduce fertility in men or women although the evidence is not conclusive one way or the other. Pregnant women or women who wish to become pregnant should not take it. If pregnant, or planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor first.

Is it possible for this medicine to lead to muscle pain?

Yes, it may lead to muscle pain or muscle aches when one is feeling ill or may have a fever. You should tell your doctor if you have such a symptom as muscle weakness that persists.

Is it possible to take this at night?

Yes, this anticoagulant can be taken in the evening or at any other time of the day, before or after meals. Ideally, it is preferred at a fixed time daily, although I normally recommend taking it once daily.

Is this medication likely to make patients dizzy?

Yes, it may lead to dizziness. Do not drive or operate sharp instruments to make yourself dizzy or lightheaded; lie down until the feeling disappears.