Specification | |
US Brand Name | Crestor |
Strength | 40mg |
Generic Name | Rosuvastatin |
Manufacturer | Sun Pharma |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
What
is Rozavel
This drug has a generic
name Rosuvastatin that belongs to a class of drugs called ‘statins’. This drug
efficiently reduces the low density lipoprotein or LDL (labeled as bad
cholesterol) and triglycerides in the blood, while improves the level of high
density lipoprotein (labeled as good cholesterol). It is used along with diet
changes, weight loss and exercise regime to combat the risks of heart attack
and heart related disorders.
Why Rosuvastatin
It is an ideal drug for
the treatment of Dyslipidemia. It performs specific action to the target organ
without causing any serious side effects. This drug possesses high potency and
enhanced clinical effects than other statins class of drugs.
Important
information about Rosuvastatin
It works by interfering
in the synthesis of cholesterol and asteroids. It prevents the action of enzyme HMG-CoA reductase which
is responsible for synthesis and doesn’t allow the formation of Mevalonic acid
which acts as a predecessor for cholesterol synthesis. Liver makes two third of
the daily cholesterol requirement. It lowers down the level of LDL-C and
triglyceride from the body and increases the High density lipoprotein levels.
It prevents the deposition of excessive fat in the body by increasing good
cholesterol levels.
You should not take this drug if you have the known allergy to
its content, kidney problems, and having a surgery. If you are a breast
feeding, then strictly avoid this drug and seek the medical care. Also, if you
become pregnant while being treated with this drug, stop taking Rosuvastatin
and consult your doctor. The drug is available in different strength such as
Rosubest 10 mg, Rosubest 20 mg, Roseday 5 mg, Rozavel 40 mg. This drug is sold
under various trade names including Rosubest (manufactured by Cadila), Roseday
by USV and Rozavel (manufactured by Sun Pharma).
Dosage
information
Take the dose exactly as
prescribed by your doctor or physician. The general recommended dose is 10 mg,
but in some rare cases it can be extended to 40 mg after consulting with
doctor. It can be taken with or without food in the morning and evening time
with plenty of fluid. Do not crush or chew the tablet, swallow it as a whole
for best results. Do not alter the dosage until your doctor advices you to do
so. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may leads to adverse
reactions.
What
if you miss a dose
In case you miss a dose,
take it as soon as you remember the dose. But, if it is less than 12 hours left
to take next dose then skip the missed dose and take the scheduled one.
What
if you overdose
In case of overdose, get
emergency medical help or call your doctor immediately.
Precautions
and Warning
Do not use this drug if
the prescription period is over. Keep a complete record of all medicines that
you are taking while being treated with this medicine. You can follow a proper
diet including green vegetables like carrots, peas and green beans and physical
exercises while taking this tablet. Intake the fibrous products like apple,
banana and peach as it will cut you to down the saturated fat from your body.
Side
Effects
You may need medical
attention if you encounter any of the following conditions from the ingestion
of Rosuvastatin: depression, joint pain, chest pain, loss of appetite, swelling
in body, fever and fatigue, yellowing of the skin or eyes, severe pain and
tenderness in muscles, dryness of mouth and increased thirst, dry skin, blurred
vision and loss of weight, memory problems like confusion and depression.
Drug
interaction
This drug should not be
taken along with other drugs as it may interact with them and results into some
adverse effects. It may interact to following products: Cyclosporine, Warfarin,
Antacids, Nicotinic acid and Gemfibrozil, Indinavir, Lopinavir, Niacin, Atazanavir,
Colchicine and many more. Consult your doctor if you are using any of these
medicine prior the use of Rosuvastatin.
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