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ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET Substitute
ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
ROSUVASTATIN-5MG
Uses:
Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), Prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke.
Medicinal Benefits:
ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary events like heart attack, stroke, and heart-related chest pain (angina). ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET is beneficial in patients who are at high risk of these events. It is also prescribed in children (aged eight years or more) suffering from familial hypercholesterolemia (a genetic disease resulting in high cholesterol) along with lipid-lowering pills and other dietary measures. ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET plays a vital role in slowing atherosclerosis progress (blocked artery walls of heart due to fat/lipid deposition leading to heart attack and stroke) in adult patients.
FAQs
ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET works by blocking liver enzymes, causing the liver to make less cholesterol. So, ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET increases the uptake and breakdown by the liver of cholesterol already in the blood. Thus, ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET lowers the levels of lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when lifestyle changes (like a low-fat diet) on their own have failed.
No, ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET should not be stopped even if you feel better as it lead to worsening of your condition. Please consult your doctor if you feel better and do as advised.
ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET can cause liver damage in very rare cases, specially when alcohol is consumed along with ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET. Caution should be taken in patients who have any underlining liver problem or history of any liver impairment and also inform your doctor before taking ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET so that dose is adjusted accordingly.
It's unlikely that ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET affects fertility in men or women. However there's not enough evidence to say for certain. ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET should be avoided if your pregnant or planning for pregnancy. For best advise, consult your doctor.
Yes, taking ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET can cause muscle aches or pains especially if you feel unwell or have a fever. Also please tell your doctor if you have a muscle weakness that is constant.
Yes, ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET can be taken at night or any other time with or without food. It is better to take it at fixed time.
Yes, ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET can cause dizziness. It is advised to avoid driving or operate any heavy machinery while taking ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET. In case you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is advised to rest for some time until you feel better.
Before starting dose of ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET tell your doctor if you have liver/kidney problems, under active thyroid (hypothyroidism), are pregnant or breastfeeding, diabetes, severe lung disease, blood in urine (haematuria) and protein in urine (proteinuria) or musculoskeletal disorder (like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis). You should avoid taking ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET with immune system affecting medicine (cyclosporine) or anti HIV medicines (lopinavir, ritonavir, or atazanavir) as it might have serious effect.
Usually, it is not safe to take ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET with fusidic acid as it may lead to muscle weakness, tenderness or pain. Please consult your doctor before taking ROSUKAA 5MG TABLET along with fusidic acid.