Ruvastin Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Rosuvastatin

Indications/Uses

Primary hypercholesterolaemia (type IIa including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia), mixed dyslipidaemia (type IIb) or homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia in patients not adequately responsive to diet & other appropriate measures. Prevention of CV events in patients at high risk of a 1st CV event.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Hypercholesterolemia Initially 5-10 mg once daily, increased if necessary to 20 mg once daily for at least 4 wk interval. Severe hypercholesterolemia Increased further to 40 mg daily for 4 wk. Prevention of CV events 20 mg once daily. Elderly Hypercholesterolemia Initially, 5 mg once daily. Asian patients Initially 5 mg once daily. May be increased if necessary. Max: 20 mg daily. Concomitant use w/ fibrate: Initially 5 mg once daily. May be increased if necessary. Max: 20 mg daily.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ active liver disease or w/ unexplained elevations in transaminase.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, myalgia, asthenia, constipation, dizziness & abdominal pain. Rare: Myositis, rhabdomyolysis, pancreatitis & hypersensitivity reaction.

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Drug Interactions

Increased levels in concomitant use w/ itraconazole, fluconazole; 2-fold increased levels w/ gemfibrozil. Decreased levels w/ erythromycin, antacids containing Al & Mg hydroxide.

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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

Ruvastin FC tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 10's

Form

Ruvastin FC tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Ruvastin

rosuvastatin

Manufacturer:

Aristopharma

Distributor:

KTZ