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Rovustin 10mg Tablet

Salt Composition: ROSUVASTATIN

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Rovustin 10mg Tablet

Categories: Cardiology

Conditions: Heart Disorder

Product Introduction

Rovustin 10mg Tablet contains rosuvastatin and vitamin D3 as active ingredients. It is a lipid-lowering agent belonging to the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor class of medications. This medicine is used to treat high cholesterol and reduces triglyceride levels in the blood. It primarily helps reduce the risk of cardiac-related diseases.

Do not take Rovustin 10mg Tablet if you are allergic to rosuvastatin, vitamin D3, or any other ingredients in this formulation. Avoid this medicine if you have severe kidney or liver disease, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or experience unexplained muscle aches or pains and elevated vitamin D3 levels. Do not use this medicine if you are taking sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir combinations or ciclosporin.

Inform your doctor if you have severe liver disease, kidney problems, respiratory diseases, or thyroid problems. Disclose all medicines you take, including nutritional supplements, before beginning treatment with this medicine. This medicine is not recommended for children.

Nausea, headache, stomach discomfort, dizziness, weakness, muscle soreness, or constipation may occur in some patients. Most of these side effects are temporary and resolve independently. Contact your doctor if side effects persist for an extended period.

Uses

Treats high levels of cholesterol Prevents the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina, and other heart problems.

How it works

Rosuvastatin is a lipid-lowering agent. It successfully lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride levels in the body by inhibiting the operations of an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase, which synthesizes cholesterol in the body. It also affects the liver, enhancing the body's ability to eliminate fat particles from circulation. Vitamin D in the form of cholecalciferol. It provides your body with enough vitamin D3, preventing vitamin D3 deficiency and related bone disorders. It also increases rosuvastatin's cholesterol-lowering activities and helps lessen muscle soreness and damage caused by rosuvastatin in the body.

How to Use

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Rovustin 10mg Tablet based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time, immediately, with or without food. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Nausea Stomach pain Constipation Weakness Muscle pain Dizziness Increase glucose level in blood Serious Allergic reactions Muscle aches

Expert Tips

If you forgot to take the tablet, simply take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Along with the treatment, you must follow a cholesterol-lowering diet, lifestyle changes, and regular physical activity as instructed by your doctor to achieve better results. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this tablet, as it may lead to unwanted side effects. Lifestyle changes like a low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.

References

  1. 1. AstraZeneca UK Ltd, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on July 2022] [Accessed on 30th May 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6779.pd f 2. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Limited, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on October 2021] [Accessed on 30th May 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9971.pdf 3. Zentiva Pharma UK Limited, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on June 2022] [Accessed on 30th May 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.8870.pdf 4. Holly E. Gurgle and Donald K. Blumenthal, Drug Therapy for Dyslipidemias, Statin Drug Therapy, Goodman & Gilman’s Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th Edition, 2018, 905-909

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: unsafe Do not take Rovustin 10mg Tablet if you are pregnant because it can harm the unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment.

Lungs: Consult your doctor Rovustin 10mg Tablet should be administered cautiously in patients with liver problems. Inform your physician if you have any liver disease before initiating the therapy.

Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Rovustin 10mg Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS