INTRODUCTION ABOUT ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET

ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET is used in the management of high blood cholesterol levels. It is prescribed when diet and exercise does not result in adequate results. It contains a medicine called Rosuvastatin which is an anti-hyperlipidemic agent that works by blocking cholesterol production in the body. It also makes your body eliminate lipids particles from the blood.

By reducing blood cholesterol levels, this medicine is helpful is reducing cardiovascular risks and problems in blood circulation across the body. While taking ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET, you must follow a cholesterol-lowering diet, lifestyle changes and regular physical activity as instructed by your doctor to achieve better results.

Before taking ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any lung, liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, thyroid problems, or a family history of muscle disorders. Do not take ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding without consulting your doctor.

ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET may increase your blood sugar levels, especially in patients who are diabetic. It may also affect the way your liver works and so your doctor will closely monitor your blood sugar levels and liver functions while undergoing therapy with ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET as a precaution.

The most common side effects of taking ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET are muscle ache, constipation, stomach pain, dizziness, nausea and headache. Inform your doctor if you experience severe unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness along with fever after taking ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET.

USES OF ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET

It is used to:

• manage high blood cholesterol levels
• manage the risk of heart attack or stroke

HOW ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET WORKS

ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET is a lipid lowering medicine. It effectively reduces the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides in the body by blocking the action of an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase that synthesizes cholesterol within the body. It also acts on the liver and improve the body’s ability to remove lipid particles from the blood. As a result, it reduces blood cholesterol levels and manage its associated risks.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET as advised by your physician
• Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
• ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET can be taken with or without meals

SIDE EFFECTS OF ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET

Common side effects of ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET:

• headache
• dizziness
• stomach pain
• constipation
• nausea
• muscle pain
• tiredness
• diabetes
• protein loss in urine
• itching, rash or other skin reactions

Stop taking ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if accompanied by fever, weakness, or reddish-brown urine
• severe skin rash with joint disorders and changes in blood counts (lupus-like disease syndrome)
• liver problems which may lead to yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:

• Immunosuppressants (Ex. Cyclosporin)
• Fibrates (Ex. Gemfibrozil, fenofibrate, ezetimibe)
• Antibiotics (Ex. Fusidic acid, Erythromycin)
• Blood thinners (Ex. Warfarin, Ticagrelor or Clopidogrel)
• Oral contraceptives (Ex. Levonorgestrel)
• Kinase inhibitors.  (Ex. Regorafenib, Darolutamide)
• Hormone replacement therapy (Ex. Dydrogesterone, Estradiol)
• Anti-viral agents (Ex. Ritonavir, lopinavir, atazanavir, sofosbuvir, voxilaprevir, simeprevir, ombitasvir, elbasvir, glecaprevir, pibrentasvir, paritaprevir, dasabuvir, velates, grazoprevir)
• H2 blockers (Ex. Cimetidine)
• Antacids (Ex. Aluminium hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more ROZAVEL 20MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

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