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Rosuvastatin
Updated on : October - 2012
Latest prescription information about Rosuvastatin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Rosuvastatin
Pronunciation : roe soo' va sta tin
Therapeutic Classification : Antilipemics
ICD Code : Y52.6
♦ Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA
Trade Name(s): India- Bestor Tab, Fortius Tab, Fortius-20 Tab, Ldnil Film-Coated Tab, Novastat Tab, Razel Tab, Rostar Tab, Rosuvas Tab, Rosuvastat Tab, Rosyn Tab, Rovalip Tab, Rozavel Tab, Rozucor Tab, Turbovas Tab, Zyrova Tab. International- Crestor. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is used to reduce the cholesterol in patients with obesity problem. It is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). It slows the production of cholesterol in the body. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with liver disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding; hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : PO- Initial: The recommended dose is 5 to10 mg/day may increase slowly to 20 mg/day if needed. Max: 40 mg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. Warnings and Precautions : * Not to be used in patient with acute, serious condition suggestive of muscular diseases(myopathy) or predisposing to the development of kidney failure secondary to rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle(rhabdomyolysis) e.g. sepsis, hypotension, major surgery, trauma, severe metabolic, endocrine and electrolyte disorders or uncontrolled seizures. * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease and alcoholism. * Discontinue treatment if there is marked or persistent increase in serum aminotransferase concentrations, significant increase in creatinine phosphokinase or evidence of muscular diseases. ♦ *Monitor liver function regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, tingling, lack of energy, sleeplessness, depression. Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation Miscellaneous- Muscle pain, chest pain, swelling of tissues, skin rash, , protein in urine. ♦Musculoskeletal- Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy. *Avoid changing dosage with out consulting health care providers. *Monitor liver function, kidney function, and cholesterol level in blood regularly. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature(20-25°C). |
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