Rosulux 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Rosuvastatin calcium
Company One pharma ltd
Also available as

Title

Rosulux 10 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical

Indications

  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertriglyceridemia
  • Dysbetalipoproteinemia
  • Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
  • Atherosclerosis progression
  • Pediatric hypercholesterolemia
  • Myocardial Infarction (MI) risk reduction
  • Stroke risk reduction
  • Arterial revascularization risk reduction

Pharmacology

Selective HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

DosageAdministration

  • 5-20 mg/day for pediatric patients
  • 40 mg once daily for very high cholesterol and high risk of MI or stroke
  • 20 mg once daily for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
  • Asian patient-specific dosage considerations
  • Interaction considerations for specific drug combinations
  • Dosage adjustment for severe renal impairment

Interactions

  • Cyclosporine
  • Gemfibrosil
  • Lopinavir/Ritonavir or atazanavir/ritonavir
  • Coumarin anticoagulants
  • Concomitant lipid-lowering therapies

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to product components
  • Liver disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding

SideEffects

  • Headache
  • Myalgia
  • Constipation
  • Asthenia
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea

PregnancyLactation

  • Should be administered to women of childbearing age only when pregnancy is highly unlikely
  • Discontinue therapy immediately if pregnancy occurs
  • Potential excretion in human milk

PrecautionsWarnings

  • Caution in patients with predisposing factors for myopathy
  • Increased risk with concurrent administration of other lipid-lowering therapies
  • Liver enzyme tests recommended before and during therapy

OverdoseEffects

No specific treatment, symptomatic and supportive measures

TherapeuticClass

  • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
  • Anti-anginal drug
  • Anti-ischaemic drug

StorageConditions

Keep below 30°C, protected from light and moisture

ChemicalStructure

  • MolecularFormula: C22H28FN3O6S
  • ChemicalStructureImage: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-970-rosuvastatin-calcium-chemical-structure-UjXgzBvpDHiLnIP3gZua.svg

CommonQuestions

  • WhatIsIt: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for lowering cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Uses:
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • Hypertriglyceridemia
    • Type 3 Hyperlipoproteinemia
    • Stroke risk reduction
  • SideEffects:
    • Muscle pain
    • Weakness
    • Headache
    • Abdominal pain
  • Duration: Until improvement in medical condition
  • WeightGain: Very rare side effect
  • Tiredness: Common side effect
  • NighttimeUse: Not mandatory
  • FoodsToAvoid: High calorie and high cholesterol foods
  • BeneficialIndicators: Improvement in medical condition
  • MemoryLoss: Very unusual side effect
  • DiabetesRisk: Not a direct cause, but can increase risk in predisposed individuals
  • AlcoholUse: Not recommended
  • MuscleProblems: Most common side effect
  • QuickTips:
    • Taken with low-fat diet and regular exercise
    • Inform doctor of fatigue or muscle pain
    • Regular liver function checks
    • Inform doctor of kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes
    • Not for pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding

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