Description
Rosuvastatin 20mg Tablets Uses
Rosuvastatin is a medication used to treat High Cholesterol condition, also known as hyperlipidemia. This composition Rosuvastatin belongs to the group of drugs called Statins, It works in several ways. HMG-CoA reductase is an enzyme in the liver that leads our liver to produce a high quantity of cholesterol in our body. Rosuvastatin is known as a very useful medication for the treatment of High cholesterol. Firstly Rosuvastatin blocks the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme to stop the increasing level of Cholesterol. Secondly, It increases the uptake of cholesterol present in our body by the liver for its breakdown. Also, Rosuvastatin decreases the level of fat in your blood and increases the level of Good cholesterol. This medication results in good and proper control of High cholesterol. This medication prevents the risks of Heart attack and stroke and also prevents Atherosclerosis, which is the hardening of arteries caused by the accumulation of fats in the blood vessels. It is a great and very effective medication for adults who can’t control their High Cholesterol level with diet and exercise, your medical healthcare provider will direct and prescribe the medication according to your medical health and conditions.
Directions to Use
- This medication is only available on prescription and prescribed by the medical healthcare provider for the treatment of high cholesterol after a proper examination of your medical health condition.
- Consume the tablet as directed by your medical healthcare provider daily at the same time for the best results.
- Take this medication with or without food as per the directions, and follow the proper diet and exercise routine for the best possible results.
- Do not crush or chew the tablet, swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water.
- If you are using any other medication then tell your doctor about it first and then go through the directions for the use of Rosuvastatin.
Side Effects
Your doctor will prescribe the medication if its benefits outweigh the risks of the side effects. Most people do not feel any side effects, but in some cases, side effects may occur which usually do not require medical attention. They disappeared over time due to the adaptation of the medicine by the body. Tell your Doctor or Pharmacist if any of the effects bother you for a long time. Some of the common harmless side effects are such as –
- Nausea
- Headache
- Muscle Pain
- Weakness
- Daytime Drowsiness
- Constipation
Serious side effects are very uncommon and rarely occur. Somehow if they occur tell your medical healthcare professional or doctor right away, it can be dangerous for your health. Tell your doctor or medical healthcare provider immediately if you notice any kind of severe unwanted side effects such as –
- Muscle pain, weakness, or tenderness (if these symptoms continue after stopping rosuvastatin)
- lack of energy
- fever
- Reddish or dark, urine or decreased amount of urine
- loss of appetite
- extreme tiredness
- Allergic reactions such as itching, rashes, and swelling especially on the face tongue, and throat.
Precautions
- Caution, Before using Rosuvastatin 20mg Tablets tell your medical health care provider about your medical history, especially if you ever had any Liver or Kidney disease. Also if you had any kind of allergy in the past or have in the present.
- Unsafe, alcohol, marijuana, and any other alcoholic beverage consumption is not recommended without consulting your medical healthcare professional while having treatment with Rosuvastatin 20mg Tablets.
- It is unsafe for breastfeeding mothers, pregnant women, and the ladies who are planning to be a mother. Do not use this medication in such conditions, if your doctor does not recommend it.
- Do not start or stop using Rosuvastatin 20mg Tablets even if you feel cured, stopping early and starting without consultation can lead to some serious side effects.
- Do not use less or more quantity than prescribed, it will not affect you positively, complete the proper prescribed course for best results.
