Rosuvas 5mg Tablet: Effective Cholesterol Management

Rosuvas 5mg Tablet

Uses:

• Treats high cholesterol level;
• Prevents heart attack and stroke.

Active ingredient: Rosuvastatin.

Category: Statins and fibric acid derivatives.

Instructions for use:

• Take as prescribed by your physician;
• Take at the same time each day;
• Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine;
• Follow a low-cholesterol diet and engage in regular exercises while taking this medication.

Contraindications:

• Do not take if you are allergic to Rosuvastatin or any other ingredients in the medication;
• Do not take if you have kidney or liver problems, severe respiratory failure, thyroid problems, or continuous muscle pain;
• Do not take if you drink heavy amounts of alcohol regularly;
• Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding;
• Do not take if you are lactose intolerant (contains lactose).

Before starting treatment:

• Inform your doctor if you are taking fusidic acid or have taken it in the last seven days to treat bacterial infection;
• Inform your doctor about any anti-viral medications (including medications for HIV or hepatitis C infection) you are taking.

Storage:

• Keep out of sight and reach of children;
• Store below 30°C;
• Always check for the expiry date before consuming the medicine.

Safety advice:

• Pregnancy: Do not take if pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are planning a pregnancy;
• Breastfeeding: Do not take if breastfeeding;
• Lungs: Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment;
• Liver: Do not take if you have liver problems unless prescribed by your doctor;
• Alcohol: Do not take if you are drinking large amounts of alcohol regularly unless prescribed by your doctor;
• Driving: Rosuvas 5mg tablet does not usually affect the ability to drive, but some patients might experience slight dizziness.

Side effects:

• Serious: severe allergic reactions (rashes, blisters, and itching on the skin), swelling on the face, lips, tongue, and throat, breathing difficulty, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (ulcers of mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes);
• Common: headache, stomach ache, feeling sick, muscle pain, constipation, dizziness, weakness.

FAQ:

• Q1. Is Rosuvas 5mg tablet safe to use during pregnancy? No, Rosuvas 5mg tablet is not safe to use during pregnancy.
• Q2. What are the side effects of Rosuvas 5mg tablet? Some serious side effects are severe allergic reactions, swelling, breathing difficulty, Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Common side effects are headache, stomach ache, sickness, muscle pain, constipation, dizziness, and weakness.
• Q3. Can I take Rosuvas 5mg tablet while breastfeeding? No, Rosuvas 5mg tablet is not to be taken by breastfeeding women.
• Q4. I am lactose intolerant. Can I take Rosuvas 5mg tablet? Do not take it if lactose intolerant, as Rosuvas 5mg tablet contains lactose.
• Q5. I have a thyroid problem. Can I take Rosuvas 5mg tablet? Notify your doctor if you have thyroid problems before starting treatment with Rosuvas 5mg tablet.
• Q6. I missed my regular dose of Rosuvas 5mg tablet. What should I do? If you forget your normal dose of Rosuvas 5mg tablet, then take your dose at the next scheduled time. Do not double-dose the tablet to compensate for the missed dose.

Fact box:

• Molecule Name: Rosuvastatin;
• Therapeutic class: Hyperlipidemic;
• Pharmacological class: Statin.

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