Rosutin 10 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Rosuvastatin calcium |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Rosutin 10 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Rosutin 10 mg Tablet is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor drug which is helpful in lowering the cholesterol level and triglycerides in the body.
- Indicated for Heterozygous Hypercholesterolemia, Homozygous Hypercholesterolemia, Mixed Dyslipidemia, Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Dosage Range
- 5-40 mg once daily
Starting Dose
- 20 mg/day for HoFH patients
- 5-10 mg/day for pediatric patients with HeFH (8 to less than 10 years age)
- 5-20 mg/day for pediatric patients with HeFH (10 to 17 years of age)
- 20 mg/day for pediatric patients with HoFH (7 to 17 years of age)
Administration
- Can be taken with or without food, at any time of day
Interaction
- Cyclosporine: Combination increases Rosutin exposure. Rosutin dose should be limited to 5 mg once daily
- Gemfibrosil: Combination should be avoided. If used together, Rosutin dose should be limited to 10 mg once daily
- Lopinavir/Ritonavir or atazanavir/ritonavir: Combination increases Rosutin exposure. Rosutin dose should be to 10 mg once daily
- Coumarin anticoagulants: Combination prolongs international normalized ratio (INR). Stable INR should be achieved prior to starting Rosutin. INR should be monitored frequently until stable upon initiation or alteration of Rosutin therapy
- Concomitant lipid-lowering therapies: Use with fibrates and niacin products may increase the risk of skeletal muscle effects.
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
Side Effects
- Headache
- Myalgia
- Constipation
- Asthenia
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- The safety in pregnant women has not been established
- It is not known whether Rosuvastatin is excreted in human milk or not.
Precautions & Warnings
- Skeletal muscle effects (e.g., myopathy and rhabdomyolysis): Risks increase with use of 40 mg dose, advanced age (>65 year), hypothyroidism, renal impairment and combination use with cyclosporine, lopinavir/ritonavir, atazanavir/ritonavir or certain other lipid-lowering drugs. Patients should be advised to promptly report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness. Rosutin can be discontinued if signs or symptoms appear.
- Liver enzyme abnormalities and monitoring: Persistent elevations in hepatic transaminases can occur. Liver enzymes should be monitored before and during treatment
Use in Special Populations
- Use in children: The safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
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
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Molecular Formula
C22H28FN3O6S