Cholcut 10 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rosuvastatin calcium |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Cholcut 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Health
- Pharmaceutical
Description
Cholcut 10 mg Tablet is indicated for primary hyperlipidemia, mixed dyslipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, dysbetalipoproteinemia, familial hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, and risk reduction of Myocardial Infarction and stroke. It is also used in pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. The pharmacology involves inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase to reduce cholesterol. Dosage and administration vary for different conditions and patient populations. The drug interacts with cyclosporine, gemfibrosil, lopinavir/ritonavir, atazanavir/ritonavir, and coumarin anticoagulants. Contraindications include known hypersensitivity, liver disease, pregnancy, and lactation. Common side effects include headache, myalgia, constipation, asthenia, abdominal pain, and nausea. It should be used with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy. Storage conditions require it to be kept below 30°C and protected from light and moisture.
Indications
- Primary hyperlipidemia
- Mixed dyslipidemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Type III hyperlipoproteinemia
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Atherosclerosis
- Risk reduction of Myocardial Infarction
- Stroke
Pharmacology
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- Increases hepatic LDL receptors
- Inhibits hepatic synthesis of VLDL
Dosage & Administration
- Usual dose range from 5-20 mg/day
- Maximum recommended dose 20 mg/day
- Different dosage for pediatric patients, very high cholesterol, high risk of MI or stroke, and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
- Special dosage for Asian patients, concomitant use with certain drugs, lipid-lowering therapy, and severe renal impairment
Interaction
- Cyclosporine
- Gemfibrosil
- Lopinavir/Ritonavir
- Atazanavir/Ritonavir
- Coumarin anticoagulants
- Concomitant lipid-lowering therapies
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to product components
- Liver disease
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Side Effects
- Headache
- Myalgia
- Constipation
- Asthenia
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Administered to women of childbearing age only when highly unlikely to conceive
- Discontinue immediately if patient becomes pregnant
- Not known whether excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribed with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy
- Discontinue therapy if markedly elevated creatinine kinase levels occur
- Temporary withholding in patients with acute, serious conditions
- Liver enzyme tests before initiation of therapy and periodically thereafter
Overdose Effects
- No specific treatment
- Symptomatic treatment and supportive measures
Therapeutic Class
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Statins
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C22H28FN3O6S
- Chemical Structure available
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