UsesHigh cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) high lipid levels (hyperlipidemia) lower the risk of stroke heart attack, or other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes disease of coronary artery of heart (coronary heart disease)
Mechanism of Action- Rosuvastatin belongs to a group of medications called statins (lipid-lowering agents) or HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
- It acts by blocking the enzyme HMG CoA reductase and formation of cholesterol, thus, lowering the blood lipid levels
DosageHyperlipidaemias; Prophylaxis of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients - Adult:Initially, 5 or 10 mg once daily, may increase dose at 4-weekly intervals to 20 mg daily if necessary. Max: 40 mg once daily Child:Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia:≥10 yrInitially, 5 mg once daily, may be adjusted at intervals of at least 4 week. Max: 20 mg once daily
Side EffectsDifficulty in falling asleep Memory loss Abdominal pain Aching joints/joint pains Constipation Stomach pain Dizziness Confusion Weakness
Warnings/PrecautionsDo not take antacids for atleast 2 hours before and after taking this drug. Consult your doctor if you develop sudden muscle pain, fever or weakness. Consult your doctor if you notice dark urine or yellowing of eyes or skin. Do not take rosuvastatin if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to rosuvastatin or any of the other ingredients of rosuvastatin. Do not take this drug if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking rosuvastatin stop taking it immediately and tell your doctor