Rosugen 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 300.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rosuvastatin calcium |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Rosugen 20 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare
- Prescription Drugs
Description
Rosugen is indicated for reducing elevated total-C, LDL-C, ApoB, non HDL-C and TG levels, and for increasing HDL-C. It is also used to slow the progression of atherosclerosis, reduce risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and arterial revascularization procedures, and to treat conditions like hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and type 3 hyperlipoproteinemia.
Dimensions
- Tablet size: 20 mg
Color options
- White
Functions
- Lowering cholesterol levels
- Reducing risk of cardiovascular events
Materials
- Active ingredient: Rosuvastatin
Technical specifications
- Mode of action: Inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase
Design elements
- Chemical structure image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-970-rosuvastatin-calcium-chemical-structure-UjXgzBvpDHiLnIP3gZua.svg
Usability features
- Dosage and administration:
- Usual dose range: 5-20 mg/day
- Maximum recommended dose: 20 mg/day
- Interaction:
- Cyclosporine
- Gemfibrosil
- Lopinavir/Ritonavir or atazanavir/ritonavir
- Coumarin anticoagulants
- Concomitant lipid-lowering therapies
- Precautions and warnings:
- Prescribed with caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy
- Contraindications:
- Known hypersensitivity to product components
- Liver disease
- Pregnant or nursing women
- Storage conditions: Keep below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture, keep out of reach of children
Pregnancy and lactation
- Administration to women: Only when unlikely to conceive
- Discontinuation on pregnancy: Therapy should be discontinued immediately if pregnant
Side effects
- Headache
- Myalgia
- Constipation
- Asthenia
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
Indications
- Primary hyperlipidemia and mixed dyslipidemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Primary dysbetalipoproteinemia (Type III hyperlipoproteinemia)
- Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
- Atherosclerosis progression
- Risk reduction of myocardial infarction, stroke, and arterial revascularization procedures
- Pediatric patients 10 to 17 years of age with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to product components
- Liver disease
- Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant
- Nursing mothers
Overdose effects
There is no specific treatment in the event of overdose
Drug classes
- Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
- Statins
Compound summary
- Molecular formula: C22H28FN3O6S
Commonly asked questions
- What is tablet: A HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor drug helpful in lowering cholesterol and triglycerides
- Tablet uses: Useful against hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, type 3 hyperlipoproteinemia, and stroke
- Side effects: Muscle pain, weakness, headache, abdominal pain
- Duration of use: Should be taken till improvement in medical condition
- Weight gain: Very rare side effect, not common
- Tiredness: Common side effect, consult a doctor if persistent
- Recommended timing: Not mandatory to take at night, can be taken in the morning
- Foods to avoid: Avoid junk food and high-calorie foods
- Beneficial effects: Beneficial if improvement is noticed
- Memory loss: Very unusual side effect, consult a doctor immediately
- Diabetes risk: Does not cause diabetes, but may increase blood sugar levels
- Alcohol interaction: Do not take alcohol during treatment
- Muscle problems: Most common side effect, consult doctor if discomfort persists
- Quick tips:
- Treats high cholesterol by lowering LDL and triglycerides
- In general, safe but may cause stomach issues
- Inform doctor if experiencing fatigue, muscle weakness, or pain
- Regular liver function checks recommended
- Do not take if pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding