Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Fenofibrate(160mg), Rosuvastatin(20mg)
Rozucor F 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. This will help you remember to take it. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depending on your lipid levels and how you respond to this medicine. Most people with high cholesterol and triglyceride do not feel ill, but stopping your medicine may increase your lipid levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.It is important to have your cholesterol and triglyceride levels (lipid profile) checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy low-fat 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.
Rozucor F 20 Tablet is a combination of two lipid-lowering medicines: Fenofibrate and Rosuvastatin. Fenofibrate works by lowering the levels of triglycerides in your blood, while Rosuvastatin prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL). Both raise the levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL).
After absorption, fenofibrate is mainly excreted in the urine in the form of metabolites, primarily fenofibric acid and fenofibric acid glucuronide. After administration of radiolabeled fenofibrate, approximately 60% of the dose appeared in the urine and 25% was excreted in the feces.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 Rozucor F
Headache
Muscle pain
Constipation
Abnormal liver function tests
Joint pain
Elevated creatine kinase
Diabetes
Serve side effects of Rozucor F
Diarrhea
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Cough
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Hypersensitivity to Rozucor F 20 Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Rozucor F 20 Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Active liver disease
Allergic reactions
Children less than 18 years old
Hypersensitivity
Lactation
Myopathy
Preexisting gallbladder disease
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnant or breastfeeding
Primary biliary cirrhosis
Rozucor F 20 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rozucor F 20 Tablet.
Rozucor F 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Fenofibrate + Rosuvastatin is a combination of two lipid-lowering medicines: Fenofibrate and Rosuvastatin. Fenofibrate works by lowering the levels of triglycerides in your blood, while Rosuvastatin prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL). Both raise the levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL).
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Rozucor F 20 Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Rozucor F 20 Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Acenocoumarol
Anisindione
Atazanavir
Cerivastatin
Clopidogrel
Cyclosporine
Dicumarol
Gemfibrozil
Lopinavir
Lovastatin
Do not chew, crush or break it. Rozucor F 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Rozucor F 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 double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Rozucor F 20 Tablet is a combination of two medicines that provides better control over high cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
It decreases the risk of heart diseases and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if accompanied with fever.
Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, loss of hunger, a sick feeling or dark urine.
Do not discontinue Rozucor F 20 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Avoid alcohol consumption (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Rozucor F 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can the use of Rozucor F 20 Tablet cause liver damage?
Rozucor F 20 Tablet contains Rosuvastatin and Fenofibrate. A very rare (1 in 10000 patient) side effect of this medicine is liver damage. Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, or abnormal liver enzymes.
Q. Can the use of Rozucor F 20 Tablet cause muscle pain?
Yes, Rozucor F 20 Tablet may cause muscle pain due to muscle injury. However, this side effect does not occur in everybody. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you are experiencing symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness.
Q. What lifestyle changes should I adopt while taking Rozucor F 20 Tablet?
Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Rozucor F 20 Tablet. Stop smoking, as smoking lowers your risk of having a heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and decrease your risk of heart attack.
Q. What medicines should I avoid while taking Rozucor F 20 Tablet?
Rozucor F 20 Tablet can interact with several medicines and can cause serious problems. Talk to your doctor and inform him about using Rozucor F 20 Tablet before taking any prescription or non-prescription medicine.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Rozucor F 20 Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
