Creva 5 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rosuvastatin calcium |
| Company | Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Creva 5 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Statins
- Cholesterol Lowering Medication
Description
- Rosuvastatin is indicated for reducing elevated total-C, LDL-C, ApoB, non HDL-C and TG levels and increasing HDL-C
- It is also used for slowing the progression of atherosclerosis and reducing the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and arterial revascularization procedures
Dosage
- Usual dose range is 5-20 mg/day
- Maximum recommended dose is 20 mg/day
- Dosage for pediatric patients 10 to 17 years of age is individualized according to the recommended goal of therapy
Pharmacology
- Rosuvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- It increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors and inhibits hepatic synthesis of VLDL
Interaction
- Concomitant lipid-lowering therapy with Niacin or Fenofibrate enhances the risk of skeletal muscle effects
Contraindications
- Patients with known hypersensitivity to product components
- Patients with liver disease
- Pregnant and nursing women
Side effects
- Frequent adverse events include headache, myalgia, constipation, asthenia, abdominal pain, and nausea
Precautions warnings
- Prescribed with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy
- Therapy should be discontinued if markedly elevated creatinine kinase levels occur
Storage conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Indications
- Primary hyperlipidemia and mixed dyslipidemia
- Hypertriglyceredemia
- Type III hyperlipoproteinemia
- Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Risk reduction of myocardial infarction, stroke, and arterial revascularization procedures
Pregnancy lactation
- Should be administered to women of childbearing age only when highly unlikely to conceive
- If patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, therapy should be discontinued immediately
Dosage administration
- Adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more
- Initiation of therapy with 5 mg once daily should be considered for Asian patients
Overdose effects
- No specific treatment in the event of overdose
- Symptomatic and supportive measures should be instituted as required
Drug classes
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischemic drugs
- Statins
Compound summary
- Molecular Formula: C22H28FN3O6S
Common questions
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Chemical structure
- Molecular Formula: C22H28FN3O6S
- Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-970-rosuvastatin-calcium-chemical-structure-UjXgzBvpDHiLnIP3gZua.svg
Precautions quick tips
- Creva 5 mg Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats)
- It may cause diarrhea, gas, or an upset stomach; these symptoms can be minimized by taking it with food
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness, or muscle pain
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter
- Do not take if pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding
Dosage information
- Recommended starting dose for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia is 20 mg once daily
- In patients with severe renal impairment, dosing should be started at 5 mg once daily and not exceed 10 mg once daily