Rovastin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Rosuvastatin

Indications/Uses

For the reduction of total blood cholesterol, LDL cholesterol & triglyceride levels, & to increase HDL cholesterol levels.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Initially 5 mg once daily. Max: 40 mg daily.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Pregnancy & lactation.

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Special Precautions

Perform liver test measurements periodically.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea & muscle pain.

Drug Interactions

Increased side effects w/ cyclosporine. Increased the risk of bleeding w/ warfarin. Antacids reduce the absorption of rosuvastatin. Increase the incidence of muscle injury w/ nicotinic acid, gemfibrozil.

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Storage

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Action

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MIMS Class

Dyslipidaemic Agents

ATC Classification

C10AA07 - rosuvastatin ; Belongs to the class of HMG CoA reductase inhibitors. Used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Rovastin tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Rovastin

rosuvastatin

Manufacturer:

Micro Labs

Distributor:

Zizawa Healthcare