Resva 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (4 x 7: ৳ 560.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rosuvastatin calcium |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Title
- Resva 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medication
- Health & Wellness
Description
- Resva is indicated for patients with primary hyperlipidemia and mixed dyslipidemia as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, ApoB, non HDL-C and TG levels and to increase HDL-C
- Selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Usual dose range of Rosuvastatin is 5-20 mg/day; the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg/day
- Patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) to reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C and ApoB after failing an adequate trial of diet therapy
- Dosage in Asian Patients: Initiation of Rosuvastatin therapy with 5 mg once daily should be considered for Asian patients
- Concomitant Lipid-Lowering Therapy: The risk of skeletal muscle effects may be enhanced when Rosuvastatin is used in combination with Niacin or Fenofibrate
- Interaction with Cyclosporine, Lopinavir/Ritonavir, Atazanavir/Ritonavir, Coumarin anticoagulants
- Rosuvastatin is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to product components, liver disease, pregnant women, and nursing mothers
- Most frequent adverse events related to Resva were headache, myalgia, constipation, asthenia, abdominal pain and nausea
- Rosuvastatin should be administered to women of childbearing age only when such patients are highly unlikely to conceive and have been informed of the potential hazards
- Prescribed with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy, and should be discontinued if markedly elevated creatinine kinase levels occur
- No specific treatment in the event of overdose; the patient should be treated symptomatically
DosageAndAdministration
- Usual dose range of Rosuvastatin is 5-20 mg/day; the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg/day
- High cholesterol and high risk of MI or Stroke: 40 mg once daily
- Dosage in Asian Patients: Initiation of Rosuvastatin therapy with 5 mg once daily should be considered for Asian patients
- Concomitant Lipid-Lowering Therapy: The risk of skeletal muscle effects may be enhanced when Rosuvastatin is used in combination with Niacin or Fenofibrate
- Dosage in Patients with Severe Renal Impairment: Dosing of Rosuvastatin should be started at 5 mg once daily and not exceed 10 mg once daily
Pharmacology
- Selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Enhances the number of hepatic LDL receptors on the cell surface to enhance uptake and catabolism of LDL
- Inhibits hepatic synthesis of VLDL, which reduces the total number of VLDL and LDL particles
Interaction
- Cyclosporine
- Gemfibrosil
- Lopinavir/Ritonavir or atazanavir/ritonavir
- Coumarin anticoagulants
- Concomitant lipid-lowering therapies
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to product components
- Liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations in hepatic transaminase levels
- Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant
- Nursing mothers
SideEffects
- Headache
- Myalgia
- Constipation
- Asthenia
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
PregnancyAndLactation
- Should be administered to women of childbearing age only when patients are highly unlikely to conceive and have been informed of potential hazards
- Discontinue therapy immediately if the patient becomes pregnant
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Prescribed with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy, age >65 years, inadequately treated hypothyroidism, renal impairment
- Therapy should be discontinued if markedly elevated creatinine kinase levels occur
- Liver enzyme tests should be performed before and at 12 weeks following both the initiation of therapy and any elevation of dose
OverdoseEffects
- No specific treatment in the event of overdose; the patient should be treated symptomatically
TherapeuticClass
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Statins
StorageConditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
ChemicalStructure
- Molecular Formula: C22H28FN3O6S
- Chemical Structure: (image link)
CommonQuestions
- What is Resva 10 mg Tablet?
- What are the uses of Resva 10 mg Tablet?
- What are the side effects of Resva 10 mg Tablet?
- For how long should I take Resva 10 mg Tablet?
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- Should Resva 10 mg Tablet be taken at night?
- What foods should be avoided when taking Resva 10 mg Tablet?
- How do I know whether Resva 10 mg Tablet is beneficial for me or not?
- Can Resva 10 mg Tablet cause memory loss?
- Is it true that Resva 10 mg Tablet can cause diabetes?
- Can I take alcohol with Resva 10 mg Tablet?
- Can Resva 10 mg Tablet cause muscle problems or muscle injury?
- Quick Tips: Resva 10 mg Tablet treats high cholesterol by lowering LDL and triglycerides; it may cause diarrhea and should be taken with food