Rosuvas F 10MG Tablet is a combination of two lipid lowering medicines prescribed for the treatment of patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases who are at an increased risk of stroke or heart attack. It is also used in treating dyslipidaemia by reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride (fat) levels in patients with normal kidney and liver function. This medicine is used with a proper healthy diet and exercise program to control high blood pressure for best possible effects. However, the uses mentioned here are not comprehensive, there may be other conditions for which the medication may be used upon your doctor’s discretion.
The active ingredients of Rosuvas F 10MG tablet are Rosuvastatin (10Mg) and Fenofibrate (160MG)
Rosuvastatin is a dyslipidaemic (lipid lowering) medication that blocks an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the liver to produce cholesterol and reduces the levels of bad cholesterol, triglycerides and raises good cholesterol. With the help of the enzyme lipoprotein lipase, Fenofibrate increases the natural lipid breakdown process. The medicine, thus removes the bad cholesterol and triglycerides from the blood.
Patients with following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their healthcare professionals before using Rosuvas F 10MG tablet.
The following side effects may or may not occur during the usage of Rosuvas F 10MG tablet. It is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. More common side effects include:
Rare but more serious adverse effects may include:
Take Rosuvas F 10MG tablet as instructed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine for durations shorter or longer than suggested by your doctor. Avoid missing or forgetting the dose. If you do, take the tablet as soon as remember, but it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the previous dose and take it according to your normal scheduled time. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested.
Rosuvas F 10MG tablet can be taken with or without food. If significant avoid stomach upset occurs, it could be taken with food. Take the medicine at the same time every day as it helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. The tablet is usually taken once a day.
Avoid taking medicine more than the prescribed dosage. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, promptly seek medical attention. Depending on the dosage of Rosuvas F 10MG tablet, symptoms vary in individuals, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Use this tablet on the advice of medical practitioner. Dose adjustments or complete avoidance of the Rosuvas F 10MG tablet may be required in the following conditions:
Caution is advised among people with kidney problems. Adjustments of dose of the medicine may be needed. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is recommended while taking this tablet. If you have any renal problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this medicine.
Caution is advised among people with liver problems. Dose adjustments of the Rosuvas F 10MG tablet may be needed. If you have any hepatic problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this medicine. However, use of this tablet is not suggested in patients with moderate to severe liver diseases.
Rosuvas F 10MG tablet is not recommended to use during pregnancy as it is highly unsafe. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in human beings, animal studies have shown effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.
The medicine is unsafe to use for nursing mothers. Limited human data suggests that the medication may pass into the breastmilk and harm the infant. Consult your doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness, breathing problems or difficulty in breast feeding.
Interaction of alcohol with Rosuvas F 10MG tablet is unknown. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the medicine should be reported to your doctor immediately. If you consume alcohol on regular basis, relevant dose adjustments of the medicine may be necessary depending on your clinical condition.
Rosuvas F 10MG tablet does not cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you notice any abnormal reactions after taking the medicine, do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
Avoid grape fruit juice and alcohol as they may alter serum levels.
Alert your doctor if you are taking Rosuvas F 10MG tab with any of the below medicines:
Digoxin
Erythromycin
Ethynyl estradiol
Warfarin, heparin
Ciclosporin
Azole antifungals
Clarithromycin
Hypoglycaemic agents
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines which includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Category X: Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
It is used to lower triglycerides. It is used to stop irritation of the pancreas. It is used to lower cholesterol and other harmful types of cholesterol in the body. Good cholesterol (HDL) levels rise.
Fenofibrate lowers bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
Take this drug as directed by the doctor
Headache. Belly pain or heartburn. Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
If you have an allergy to fenofibrate or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Gallbladder disease, very bad kidney disease, or liver disease. If you are breast-feeding.
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad muscle pain or weakness. Very bad belly pain. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Feeling very tired or weak. Not able to eat. Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Avoid Alcohol
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Category C: Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus.
Dyslipidaemic Agents
Rosuvas F 10MG Tablet is a combination of two lipid lowering medicines prescribed for the treatment of patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases who are at an increased risk of stroke or heart attack. It is also used in treating dyslipidaemia by reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride (fat) levels in patients with normal kidney and liver function. This medicine is used with a proper healthy diet and exercise program to control high blood pressure for best possible effects.
Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration.
Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration. Most recommended dose is one tablet per day.
The tablet is well tolerated when taken in prescribed dosage guidelines. Most common side effects include headache, chills and fever, itching and skin rash, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, weakness, cough, difficulty in swallowing, diarrhea, muscle pain, joint pain. Its use may also lead to extreme but uncommon side effects such as pancreatitis, increased sensitivity to light, difficulty in falling or staying asleep, cholelithiasis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, hepatomegaly.
Rosuvas F 10MG tablet does not cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you notice any abnormal reactions after taking the medicine, do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration.
Rosuvas F 10MG tablet is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. Over dose of the medicine may lead to increased respiratory rate, sweating, vomiting, vertigo, confusion, hepatic failure, angioedema, rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure, severe hypoglycaemia.
The tablet can be taken with or without food. If significant avoid stomach upset occurs, it could be taken with food.
If you ever had impaired kidney function, sever liver impairment or heart disease, let your doctor know before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take to ensure that you are healthy. The medicine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to ingredients in the tablet, hepatic or severe renal dysfunction, pre-existing gallbladder disease, pregnancy and lactation. Caution is advised among patients with diabetes mellitus, cholelithiasis, increase in serum creatinine levels, stroke, hypothyroidism, hematologic changes, excessive alcohol consumption, children and elderly.
This tablet is not recommended for children since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
The duration for which this medicine remains active in the body is clinically not established.
Rosuvas F 10MG tablet is not recommended to use during pregnancy as it is highly unsafe. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in human beings, animal studies have shown effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.
Take the medicine exactly as advised by your doctor.
No, do not take the medicine without doctor’s prescription.
Interaction of alcohol with Rosuvas F 10MG tablet is unknown. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the medicine should be reported to your doctor immediately. If you consume alcohol on regular basis, relevant dose adjustments of the medicine may be necessary depending on your clinical condition.
Store the medicine at room temperature (15-30 degree Celsius) in a cool and dry place. Keep the tablet according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Store the medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed.
Rosuvas F 10MG tablet is designed to be swallowed with water. If you take them in a way they weren’t intended to be used, you could experience an overdose if the active constituent enters the blood stream too quickly. Alternatively, if it enters your body too slowly, it may never achieve a high enough concentration to be completely functional.
Take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course or without consulting your doctor.
The anti-hypercholesteremic effect of this medicine is cumulative and may take up to 3-5 days to show its effects in the body.
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