Rosuvastatin Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Rosuvastatin-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Rosuvastatin brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Rosuvastatin Pronunciation : roe soo' va sta tin ICD Code : Y52.6 Therapeutic Classification : AntilipemicsBrand Names or Trade Names of Rosuvastatin
India :
International :
Crestor
Why is Rosuvastatin Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is used to reduce the cholesterol in patients with obesity problem. It is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). It slows the production of cholesterol in the body.When should Rosuvastatin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with liver disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding; hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Rosuvastatin?
PO- Initial: The recommended dose is 5 to10 mg/day may increase slowly to 20 mg/day if needed. Max: 40 mg/day.How should Rosuvastatin be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Rosuvastatin?
• Not to be used in patient with acute, serious condition suggestive of muscular diseases(myopathy) or predisposing to the development of kidney failure secondary to rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle(rhabdomyolysis) e.g. sepsis, hypotension, major surgery, trauma, severe metabolic, endocrine and electrolyte disorders or uncontrolled seizures.Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease and alcoholism.
• Discontinue treatment if there is marked or persistent increase in serum aminotransferase concentrations, significant increase in creatinine phosphokinase or evidence of muscular diseases.
♦Monitor liver function regularly while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Rosuvastatin?
Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, tingling, lack of energy, sleeplessness, depression.Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation
Miscellaneous- Muscle pain, chest pain, swelling of tissues, skin rash, , protein in urine.
♦Musculoskeletal- Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy.
What are the other precautions for Rosuvastatin?
Avoid changing dosage with out consulting health care providers.Monitor liver function, kidney function, and cholesterol level in blood regularly.