Description
Rosuvastatin Calcium 20mg – Ruvastin-20 Tablets contain a medicine called Rosuvastatin. It is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides, as well as to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. Rosuvastatin is a medicine that helps lower fat in the blood. It works by stopping an enzyme that the body needs to make cholesterol. This lowers “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while increasing “good” cholesterol (HDL).
Uses of Rosuvastatin Calcium 20mg Tablets
- Rosuvastatin reduces the chances of heart problems and serious events like heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain related to the heart. Rosuvastatin helps people who are at high risk of these problems.
- It is also given to children who are eight years old or older and have a genetic condition called familial hypercholesterolemia, which causes high cholesterol.
- They also take cholesterol-lowering pills and follow a special diet. Rosuvastatin helps slow down the buildup of fat in the arteries of adults, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Precautions to use for Rosuvastatin Calcium 20mg Tablets
- Taking Rosuvastatin for a long time can lead to muscle problems, such as myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, which can hurt your kidneys.
- A person who drinks too much alcohol and has liver disease should see a doctor before drinking again. Be careful if you are taking blood thinners like warfarin or coumarin.
- There should be a break of at least 2 hours between taking Rosuvastatin and antacids like magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide.
- People who have protein in their urine or blood should let their doctor know before taking Rosuvastatin because their dose might need to be changed.
- It is a good idea to get a liver enzyme test often if you are taking Rosuvastatin regularly.
Directions to use for Rosuvastatin Calcium 20mg Tablets
Rosuvastatin Calcium 20mg Tablets is a commonly used medicine that is considered safe for long-term use. You can take it with food or when your stomach is empty. You can take it anytime during the day, but it’s best to take it at the same time every day. Most people with high cholesterol don’t feel sick. However, if you stop taking your medicine, your cholesterol levels may go up, making your condition worse and raising the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Possible Side Effects of Rosuvastatin Calcium 20mg Tablets
Here is the list of the common side effects of Rosuvastatin Calcium 20mg Tablets:
- Muscle pain
- Weakness
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Joint pain
- Nausea
