Rocovas 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rosuvastatin calcium |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Rocovas 5 mg Tablet
Therapeutic Class
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Statins
Indications
- Adjunct to diet for reducing elevated total-C, LDL-C, ApoB, non HDL-C and TG levels
- Treatment of hypertriglyceredemia
- Treatment for primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III hyperlipoproteinemia)
- Reducing LDL-C, total-C, and ApoB for patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Slowing the progression of atherosclerosis
- Risk reduction of Myocardial Infarction (MI), stroke and arterial revascularization procedures
- Reducing elevated total-C, LDL-C and ApoB in pediatric patients 10 to 17 years of age with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
Pharmacology
- Selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Increases hepatic LDL receptors on the cell surface to enhance uptake and catabolism of LDL
- Inhibits hepatic synthesis of VLDL, reducing the total number of VLDL and LDL particles
Dosage & Administration
- Usual dose range of 5-20 mg/day for pediatric patients 10 to 17 years of age
- 40 mg once daily for very high cholesterol and high risk of MI or stroke
- Recommended starting dose of 20 mg once daily for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
- Initiation with 5 mg once daily for Asian patients
- Dose limitations with concomitant use of Cyclosporine, Lopinavir/Ritonavir, or Atazanavir/Ritonavir
- Consideration of dose reduction with concomitant use of Niacin or Fenofibrate
- Dosing considerations for patients with severe renal impairment
Interaction
- Increased exposure with concomitant use of Cyclosporine, Gemfibrosil, Lopinavir/Ritonavir or Atazanavir/Ritonavir
- Prolonged international normalized ratio (INR) with concomitant use of Coumarin anticoagulants
- Enhanced risk of skeletal muscle effects with concomitant lipid-lowering therapies
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to product components
- Liver disease
- Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant
- Nursing mothers
Side Effects
- Headache
- Myalgia
- Constipation
- Asthenia
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Administered to women of childbearing age only when conception is highly unlikely
- Discontinuation of therapy if patient becomes pregnant
- Potential excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribed with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy
- Increased risk of myopathy with concurrent administration of some other lipid-lowering therapies, Gemfibrozil, Cyclosporine, Lopinavir/Ritonavir, or Atazanavir/Ritonavir
- Discontinuation of therapy in case of markedly elevated creatinine kinase levels or myopathy diagnosis
- Temporary withholding of therapy in patients with acute, serious conditions suggestive of myopathy or predisposing to the development of renal failure
- Recommendation for liver enzyme tests before and following initiation of therapy and any dose elevation
Overdose Effects
- No specific treatment
- Symptomatic treatment and supportive measures
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C22H28FN3O6S
Common Questions
- Uses of Rocovas 5 mg Tablet include Hyperlipidemia, Hypertriglyceridemia...
- Side effects include Muscle pain, Weakness, Headache...
- Duration of Rocovas 5 mg Tablet to be determined by doctor...
- Rocovas 5 mg Tablet does not cause weight gain...
- Tiredness and fatigue are common side effects of Rocovas 5 mg Tablet...
- Rocovas 5 mg Tablet need not be taken at night...
- Avoid high calorie and junk foods during Rocovas 5 mg Tablet treatment...
- Improvement in medical condition indicates benefit of Rocovas 5 mg Tablet...
- Rocovas 5 mg Tablet may cause muscle problems or injury...
- Quick Tips for using Rocovas 5 mg Tablet
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Dosing Instructions
- Specific dosing instructions for different patient populations
Drug Interaction
- Detailed information on potential drug interactions
Adverse Reactions
- Comprehensive list of potential side effects
Pregnancy Warnings
- Guidance on pregnancy and lactation usage
Advisory Information
- Important cautions and warnings for usage
Overdose Management
- Information on managing an overdose
FAQs
- Common questions and answers about the product