ROZUSTAT F 10MG TABLET

Fenofibrateis used to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels

Fenofibrate belongs to a class of drugs called as fibrates or fibric acid derivatives. It works by increasing the action of enzyme lipoprotein lipase which decreases the level of fats (triglycerides) in the blood

• Standard micronised formulation: Initially, 67 mg tid or 200 mg once daily, may reduce to 67 mg bid or increase to 67 mg 4 times daily or 267 mg once daily according to response
• Non-micronised formulation: Initially, 200-300 mg daily in divided doses. Usual range: 200-400 mg daily
• Formulation withimproved bioavailability: 40-160 mg once daily may be used

• Increased creatinine kinase concentrations
• abdominal pain
• back pain
• asthenia
• diarrhoea
• nausea
• constipation
• rhinitis
• flu syndrome
• muscle pain
• urticaria
• mild to moderate decreases in hemoglobin
• cholecystitis
• pancreatitis
• rhabdomyolysis

• If you also take medicines such as cholestyramine or colestipol; make sure to take them at least 1 hour after or 4 hours before taking fenofibrate
• Consult your doctor, if you have diseases such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, kidney or liver ailments
• Do not take fenofibrate, if you are allergic to it or to any other ingredient in the medicine (lactose)
• Do not take finofibrate, if you are sensitive to sunlight
• Do not take the medicine, if you are suffering from severe liver, kidney or pancreatic ailments (gall bladder disease, biliary cirrhosis, pancreatitis); if you have muscular disorders, large amount of protein in urine, water retention in the body (nephrotic syndrome), decreased albumin in the blood (hypoalbuminaemia) or poorly controlled diabetes mellitus
• Do not take the medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding

• High 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)

• 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

Hyperlipidaemias; 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

• Difficulty in falling asleep
• Memory loss
• Abdominal pain
• Aching joints/joint pains
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Weakness

• Do 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