Rosuvastatin 20 mg Film-Coated Tablets
What is Rosuvastatin and what is it used for:
Rosuvastatin is used to correct the levels of fatty substances in the blood called lipids, the most common of which is cholesterol.
There are different types of cholesterol in the blood - "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Rosuvastatin can reduce "bad" cholesterol and increase "good" cholesterol.
It works by helping to block the body from producing "bad" cholesterol.
Do not take Rosuvastatin:
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to rosuvastatin or any of its ingredients.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have liver disease.
- If you have severe kidney problems.
- If you have repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains.
- If you are taking the drug combination sofosbuvir / velpatasvir / voxilaprevir.
- If you are taking a medicine called cyclosporine (used, for example, after organ transplants).
Warnings and Precautions:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Rosuvastatin:
- If you have kidney problems.
- If you have liver problems.
- If you have repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains, a personal or family history of muscle problems, or a previous history of muscle problems when taking other cholesterol-lowering medicines.
- If you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol.
- If your thyroid gland is not working properly.
- If you are taking other medicines called fibrates to lower your cholesterol.
- If you are taking medicines to treat HIV infection.
- If you are taking or have taken in the last seven days a medicine called fusidic acid.
- If you are over 70 years old.
- If you have severe respiratory failure.
- If you are of Asian origin (Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, and Indian).
Possible Side Effects of Rosuvastatin:
These include headache, stomach pain, constipation, feeling sick, muscle pain, feeling weak, dizziness, diabetes, skin rash, itching or other skin reactions, and an increase in the amount of protein in the urine - this usually returns to normal on its own without needing to stop taking Rosuvastatin tablets.
Other Medicines and Rosuvastatin:
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
- Cyclosporine (used, for example, after organ transplants).
- Warfarin or clopidogrel (or any other medicine used to thin the blood).
- Fibrates (such as gemfibrozil, fenofibrate) or any other medicine used to lower cholesterol (such as ezetimibe).
- Indigestion remedies (used to neutralize acid in your stomach).
- Erythromycin (an antibiotic), fusidic acid (an antibiotic).
- Oral contraceptives (the pill).
- Regorafenib (used to treat cancer).
- Darolutamide (used to treat cancer).
- Hormone replacement therapy.
- Any of the following medicines used to treat viral infections.
How to take Rosuvastatin:
Usual doses in adults:
If you are taking Rosuvastatin for high cholesterol:
Starting dose:
Your treatment with Rosuvastatin must start with a 5 mg or 10 mg dose, even if you have taken a higher dose of a different statin before. The choice of starting dose depends on:
- Your cholesterol levels.
- Your level of risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
- Whether you have a factor that may make you more sensitive to possible side effects.
Your doctor may decide to give you the lowest dose (5 mg) if:
- You are of Asian origin.
- You are over 70 years old.
- You have moderate kidney problems.
- You are at risk of muscle aches (myopathy).
Increasing the dose and maximum daily dose:
Your doctor may decide to increase your dose so that you are taking the amount of Rosuvastatin that is right for you.
If you started with a 5 mg dose, your doctor may decide to double this to 10 mg, then 20 mg, and then 40 mg if necessary.
If you started with a 10 mg dose, your doctor may decide to double this to 20 mg and then 40 mg if necessary.
The maximum daily dose of Rosuvastatin is 40 mg.
If you are taking Rosuvastatin to reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or related health problems:
The recommended dose is 20 mg daily. However, your doctor may decide to use a lower dose if you have any of the factors mentioned above.
Children and adolescents aged 6-17 years:
The dose range for children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years is 5 to 20 mg once daily.
The usual starting dose is 5 mg per day, and your doctor may gradually increase your dose to find the right amount of Rosuvastatin.
The maximum daily dose of Rosuvastatin is 10 or 20 mg for children aged 6 to 17 years depending on the underlying condition being treated. Take your dose once a day.
How to store Rosuvastatin:
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the pack.
- Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Product Details:
Brand: Crestor
Concentration: 20 mg
Quantity: 28 Tablets
Product Type: Tablets
