Corovas 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rosuvastatin calcium |
| Company | Goodman pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Corovas 5 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare
Indications
- Reduction of elevated total-C levels
- Reduction of elevated LDL-C levels
- Reduction of elevated ApoB levels
- Reduction of elevated non HDL-C levels
- Reduction of elevated triglyceride levels
- Increase of HDL-C levels
- Hypertriglyceredemia
- Type III hyperlipoproteinemia
- Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) treatment
- Slowing the progression of atherosclerosis
- Risk reduction of Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Risk reduction of stroke
- Risk reduction of arterial revascularization procedures
- Pediatric patients 10 to 17 years of age with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) treatment
Pharmacology
- Selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
- Enhancement of hepatic LDL receptors
- Inhibition of hepatic synthesis of VLDL and LDL particles
- Lipid-modifying effects
Dosage & Administration
- Usual dose range of 5-20 mg/day
- Maximum recommended dose of 20 mg/day
- Starting dose of 20 mg for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Mode of Action
Reduction of cholesterol levels
Interaction
- Cyclosporine interaction
- Gemfibrosil interaction
- Lopinavir/Ritonavir or atazanavir/ritonavir interaction
- Coumarin anticoagulants interaction
- Concomitant lipid-lowering therapies interaction
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to product components
- Liver disease
- Pregnant women
- Nursing mothers
Side Effects
- Headache
- Myalgia
- Constipation
- Asthenia
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Administration to women of childbearing age only when highly unlikely to conceive
- Discontinuation of therapy if patient becomes pregnant
- Possible excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescription with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy
- Discontinuation of therapy if markedly elevated creatinine kinase levels occur
- Temporary withholding of therapy in patients with acute, serious conditions suggestive of myopathy
- Liver enzyme tests before and during therapy
Overdose Effects
No specific treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-anginal drugs
- Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Statins
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, protected from light & moisture
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C22H28FN3O6S
- Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-970-rosuvastatin-calcium-chemical-structure-UjXgzBvpDHiLnIP3gZua.svg
Commonly Asked Questions
- What is Corovas 5 mg Tablet?: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor drug for lowering cholesterol level and triglycerides
- What are the uses of Corovas 5 mg Tablet?: Treatment against Hyperlipidemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Type 3 Hyperlipoproteinemia, and Stroke
- What are the side effects of Corovas 5 mg Tablet?: Muscle pain, Weakness, Headache, Abdominal pain
- For how long should I take Corovas 5 mg Tablet?: Until improvement in medical condition as per doctor's instructions
- Does Corovas 5 mg Tablet cause weight gain?: Very rare occurrence
- Does Corovas 5 mg Tablet make you tired?: Common side effect, exact reason unknown
- Should Corovas 5 mg Tablet be taken at night?: Not mandatory to take at night, once daily consumption recommended
- What foods should be avoided when taking Corovas 5 mg Tablet?: Junk food and high calorie foods
- How do I know whether Corovas 5 mg Tablet is beneficial for me or not?: Positive effects indicate its benefit, adverse effects should prompt consultation with a doctor
- Can Corovas 5 mg Tablet cause memory loss?: Very unusual occurrence, immediate medical consultation advised
- Is it true that Corovas 5 mg Tablet can cause diabetes?: Possible increase in blood sugar levels, regular monitoring needed
- Can I take alcohol with Corovas 5 mg Tablet?: Avoid alcohol consumption during treatment
- Can Corovas 5 mg Tablet cause muscle problems or muscle injury?: Muscle pain and problems are common, doctor consultation necessary