Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Rosuvastatin(40mg)
Rosuvas 40 Tablet is a widely prescribed medicine and is regarded as safe for long-term use. It 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, but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Rosuvas 40 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).
Pharmacokinetics. The oral bioavailability of rosuvastatin is 20%, which is comparable to atorvastatin, pravastatin and fluvastatin, and qualitatively higher than simvastatin and lovastatin. After a single oral dose the peak plasma concentration is reached at 5 hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rosuvas
Muscle pain
Weakness
Headache
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Joint pain
Nausea
untreated decreased level of thyroid hormones.
dehydration.
alcoholism.
a hemorrhage in the brain.
liver failure.
liver problems.
acute kidney failure.
bloody urine.
Rosuvas 40 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rosuvas 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Rosuvas 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Rosuvas 40 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol 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.
Drug-Food Interactions: Alcoholic beverages should be avoided with Rosuvas 40 Tablet 10's. Drug-Disease Interactions: Rosuvas 40 Tablet 10's may interact with disease conditions, including neuromuscular disorders (Myopathy, Myoneural Disorder), thyroid gland problems (Hypothyroidism), and Renal Dysfunction.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Rosuvas 40 Tablet
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Rosuvas 40 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Rosuvas 40 Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats). It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
In general, Rosuvas 40 Tablet is safe. It may cause diarrhea, gas or an upset stomach. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Rosuvas 40 Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
Do not take Rosuvas 40 Tablet if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. For how long should I take Rosuvas 40 Tablet?
You may need to take Rosuvas 40 Tablet for life or for as long as directed by your doctor. The cholesterol levels will be maintained only till you are taking Rosuvas 40 Tablet. Stopping Rosuvas 40 Tablet without starting a different treatment may increase your cholesterol levels again. This medicine has only a few side effects and is usually considered safe if taken as directed by the doctor.
Q. Does Rosuvas 40 Tablet cause weight gain?
No, there is no evidence of Rosuvas 40 Tablet causing weight gain. If you are taking Rosuvas 40 Tablet and gaining weight, consult your doctor. The doctor may get some investigations done to know the reason for the weight gain.
Q. Does Rosuvas 40 Tablet make you tired?
Yes, Rosuvas 40 Tablet can make you feel tired. This is because it reduces the energy supply to the muscles in the body. However, the exact reason behind the phenomenon is unknown and needs more research. Tiredness usually occurs after exertion. Generalized fatigue is more often in people with heart disease or those suffering from liver illness. Rosuvas 40 Tablet also causes muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, you must consult your doctor if you feel tired while taking Rosuvas 40 Tablet.
Q. Should Rosuvas 40 Tablet be taken at night?
Rosuvas 40 Tablet should be taken once a day. It can be taken in the morning or at night or any time of the day, with or without food. Try taking this medicine at the same time every day. Doing this will help you remember to take it daily.
