Unistar 20/75 Capsule (Rosuvastatin 20mg/ Aspirin 75mg)

• If you have any allergic reaction to Acetylsalicylic Acid or Rosuvastatin or any of the components of Unistar Capsule.
• If you have kidney or liver problems.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you have any muscle pain.
• If you are suffering from any bleeding disorders or blood clotting problems.
• If you have thyroid problems or gout.
• If you consume alcohol regularly.
• If you have a history of ulcer in the stomach or small intestine.
• If you are taking cyclosporine (used in or rheumatoid arthritis or after organ transplants) or methotrexate (used in cancer treatment).
• If you’ve had an asthmatic attack or any serious allergic reaction like itching, swelling, difficulty in breathing or swallowing, etc.
• Unistar Capsule is not recommended for use in children who have viral infections because of the risk of Reye’s syndrome.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Body or muscle pain
• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Increased risk of bleeding

How Does It Work?

• Unistar Capsule works by the combined action of Acetylsalicylic Acid and Rosuvastatin.
• Acetylsalicylic Acid works by stopping the platelets from forming a clot so that the blood can flow easily and without any obstruction.
• Rosuvastatin works by inhibiting or blocking an enzyme which is needed in the body to make cholesterol, reducing the bad cholesterol and increasing the good cholesterol in the blood.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Unistar Capsule works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Unistar Capsule must not be used along with methotrexate (used in cancer treatment) as it may be harmful when used simultaneously.
• Do not take this capsule with fusidic acid (a medicine for bacterial infection), as concomitant treatment can lead to serious muscle problems.
• You may be at an increased risk of having muscle damage or serious side effects if taken with cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, fenofibrate, tacrolimus, ezetimibe. Thus, you need to be cautious.
• Concomitant use of this capsule along with medicine like probenecid (used to treat gout) is not recommended as it may alter the effects of probenecid.
• Blood thinners like warfarin, heparin and medicines used to treat pain and inflammation like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen can increase the risk of bleeding.
• Medicines used to treat acidity in your stomach like antacids should not be taken at least within 2 hours of taking this capsule.
• Metamizole (pain killer) interferes with the way this capsule works. Hence, concomitant use should be avoided.
• You need to be cautious while using this capsule with oral contraceptive or while being on hormone replacement therapy.
• Other medicines like lithium, digoxin, ritonavir, erythromycin, potassium supplements (amiloride, spironolactone) should be used cautiously along with Unistar75 Capsule.

Interactions with food items

• Store Unistar75 Capsules in a cool and dry place, protect it from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.
• Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
• Discard unused medicine properly. Do not flush it in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

Overdose

• Overdose of Unistar Capsule may cause symptoms like ringing in the ears, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, fever.
• Seek urgent medical help if you experience any such symptoms or feel you have taken too much of Unistar Capsule.

Missed a Dose