Rozavas 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 24.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 1,200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 240.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rosuvastatin calcium |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Rozavas 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Cholesterol Lowering Medications
- Pediatric Medications
- Hyperlipidemia Treatments
- Statins
Description
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor drug
- Lowers cholesterol levels and triglycerides
- Selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Modifies lipid levels
- Enhances uptake and catabolism of LDL
- Inhibits hepatic synthesis of VLDL
- Treatment strategy for lowering total-C and LDL-C
- Risk reduction of Myocardial Infarction (MI) and stroke
- Selective hepatic LDL receptors enhancement
- Reduction of VLDL and LDL particles
- Selective inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase
- Increases HDL-C levels
- Adjunct to diet therapy for various conditions
DosageAndAdministration
- Usual dose range of 5-20 mg/day
- Maximum recommended dose of 20 mg/day
- Recommended starting dose of 20 mg/day for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
- Consider initiation with 5 mg for Asian patients
- Dosage adjustments at intervals of 4 weeks or more
- Risk reduction dosage of 40 mg once daily
- Dosing guidelines for severe renal impairment
- Specific dosing recommendations for concomitant medication usage
Interaction
- Drug interactions with Cyclosporine, Gemfibrozil, Lopinavir/Ritonavir, Atazanavir/Ritonavir, and Coumarin anticoagulants
- Potential enhancement of skeletal muscle effects with concomitant lipid-lowering therapies
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in case of known hypersensitivity to product components
- Contraindicated in liver disease
- Contraindicated in pregnant and nursing women
SideEffects
- Frequent adverse events such as headache, myalgia, constipation, asthenia, abdominal pain, and nausea
PregnancyAndLactation
- Administration caution for women of childbearing age
- Recommendation of discontinuing therapy if pregnancy occurs
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Prescription caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy
- Discontinuation of therapy in case of markedly elevated creatinine kinase levels or myopathy diagnosis
- Temporary withholding in patients with acute, serious conditions predisposing to myopathy or renal failure
- Recommendation for liver enzyme tests
OverdoseEffects
- No specific treatment
- Symptomatic treatment and supportive measures
TherapeuticClass
- Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Statins
StorageConditions
- Storage below 30°C temperature, protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
ChemicalStructure
- Molecular formula: C22H28FN3O6S
- Chemical structure image available
CommonlyAskedQuestions
- Definition and uses of Rozavas 10 mg Tablet
- Side effects and duration of use
- Recommendation on taking Rozavas 10 mg Tablet at night
- Foods to avoid when taking Rozavas 10 mg Tablet
- Beneficial effects and potential side effects
- Possible interactions with alcohol and other medications
- Quick tips for taking Rozavas 10 mg Tablet