Rosubest 20mg Tablet (Rosuvastatin 20mg)
Rosubest 20 MG Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of high blood cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) levels. This medicine works by blocking the production of unhealthy fats in your body and prevents the risk of heart problems and stroke (a condition that causes reduced oxygen supply to the brain).
Rosubest 20 MG Tablet has some side effects like nausea, weakness, muscle pain, stomach pain, etc. These side effects are mild and may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if these side effects last for a long time or worsen.
Rosubest 20 MG Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take the dose as directed by your doctor. Take it regularly at the same time for the ease of remembering. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose. Your doctor may suggest tests to regularly monitor your lipid profiles (fat levels in the blood) to make sure the medicine is working properly.
Rosubest 20 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Avoid taking this medicine if you have liver problems. Use this medicine with caution if you have diabetes, hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormone in the body), or kidney problems. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine as they may interact with this medicine and cause undesired effects.
Rosubest 20 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age as the safety and efficacy data is not available. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Rosubest 20 MG Tablet
Bestor 20 MG Tablet
Biocon Ltd.
Consivas 20 MG Tablet
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Lipigo 20 MG Tablet
Merck Consumer Healthcare Ltd.
Rosuvas 20 MG Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Zyrova 20 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Rosubest 20 MG Tablet
Muscle pain
Weakness
Headache
Joint pain
Constipation
Nausea
Stomach pain
Difficulty or painful urination
Dark coloured urine
Dizziness
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Uses of Rosubest 20 MG Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Hyperlipidaemia
Hyperlipidaemia refers to a high level of bad cholesterol and triglycerides (type of fats) in your blood. Rosubest 20 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of hyperlipidaemia.
Prevention of heart Attack
A high level of fats circulating in your blood may deposit in your blood vessels and increase the risk of heart problems. Hence, Rosubest 20 MG Tablet is used to prevent the risk of a heart attack.
Prevention of stroke
Stoke is a condition that occurs due to insufficient blood supply to your brain. Deposition of unwanted fats may cause narrowing of the blood vessels carrying the blood to your brain. This may cause obstruction in blood flow and increase the risk of stroke. Hence, Rosubest 20 MG Tablet is used to reduce the incidence of stroke by reducing the cholesterol level in your blood.
When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid taking Rosubest 20 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Active liver disease
Rosubest 20 MG Tablet is broken down in your liver. Hence, this medicine is not recommended if you have pre-existing liver problems as it may lead to the accumulation of Rosubest 20 MG Tablet in your blood and increase the risk of side effects. It may also cause further liver damage.
Severe kidney impairment
Rosubest 20 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severely impaired kidneys as a damaged kidney will not filter the medicine completely out of your body, leading to toxicity.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Rosubest 20 MG Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can harm your foetus.
Breast-feeding
Rosubest 20 MG Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as it may pass into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Use in children
Rosubest 20 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age as the safety and efficacy data is not available.
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism refers to a low level of thyroid hormone in your blood. Hypothyroidism may be associated with rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle tissue). Hence, Rosubest 20 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have hypothyroidism as this medicine may further increase the risk of muscle damage.
Kidney problems
Rosubest 20 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may worsen your health condition. A high dose of this medicine used for a prolonged time may increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to regularly monitor your kidney function while you are taking this medicine.
Cognitive impairment
Rosubest 20 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have cognitive impairment (a condition that causes a decline in mental abilities like memory and thinking skills). This medicine may cause memory loss, forgetfulness, confusion, etc. However, these side effects are not serious and resolve after discontinuation of this medicine.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Rosubest 20 MG Tablet. In case you missed a dose, take it immediately. However, if the delay is more than 12 hours, skip the dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Rosubest 20 MG Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Rosubest 20MG Tablet as it may lead to liver damage and other undesired effects.
Interaction with Medicine
Leflunomide
Atazanavir
Cyclosporine
Gemfibrozil
Antacids containing calcium/magnesium/aluminum
Warfarin
Disease interactions
Diabetes
Rosubest 20MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have diabetes as this medicine may alter the blood sugar levels. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while taking this medicine.
Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis is a serious condition caused by the breakdown of muscle tissues. It may lead to complications such as kidney damage. Rosubest 20MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have rhabdomyolysis as it may further worsen your condition. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual muscle pain, tenderness or weakness.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Take Rosubest 20 MG Tablet with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Take a low salt and low-fat diet and exercise regularly for better results.
Consult your doctor if you experience symptoms like unusual muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
Avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it may increase the risk of side effects.
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