Rosuvas 5 Tablet: View Uses, Side Effects, Price and Substitutes

Rosuvas 5 Tablet

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Manufacturer Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Salt Composition Rosuvastatin (5mg)

₹ 172.80

MRP ₹ 192.00

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Information about Rosuvas 5 Tablet

Description:

Rosuvas 5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke

Uses / Indications:

Treatment of High cholesterol Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Interactions / Warnings:

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rosuvas 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy interaction:

Rosuvas 5 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Side Effects:

Muscle pain Weakness Headache Abdominal pain Nausea

How to use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rosuvas 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:

Rosuvas 5 Tablet is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required by the body to make cholesterol, thereby lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Faq for medicine:

Q. For how long should I take Rosuvas 5 Tablet? You may need to take Rosuvas 5 Tablet for life or for as long as directed by your doctor. The cholesterol levels will be maintained only till you are taking Rosuvas 5 Tablet. Stopping Rosuvas 5 Tablet without starting a different treatment may increase your cholesterol levels again. This medicine has only a few side effects and is usually considered safe if taken as directed by the doctor. Q. Does Rosuvas 5 Tablet cause weight gain? No, there is no evidence of Rosuvas 5 Tablet causing weight gain. If you are taking Rosuvas 5 Tablet and gaining weight, consult your doctor. The doctor may get some investigations done to know the reason for the weight gain.