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Rozucor 20mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Name: Rozucor 20mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Brand: ROZUCOR
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Overview

Rozucor 20mg tablet contains rosuvastatin as its active ingredient. It is used to lower the bad cholesterol level and reduce the risk of heart disease. Rozucor is used along with lifestyle modifications such as a cholesterol-lowering diet and physical activity.

It is also known as 'Statins' or 'HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors' medicine. High cholesterol levels cause blood vessel narrowing, leading to heart stroke/attack. This medicine lowers the formation of bad cholesterol in the body by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for cholesterol formation.

Take this medicine, preferably at bedtime to gain optimum benefits. Individuals with high cholesterol often develop other health-related complications, to avoid that you must take this medicine on time and follow certain lifestyle and dietary modifications as suggested by your doctor. You should practice exercise and consume less fried and junk, limit alcohol and smoking and avoid packaged food.

Usage Instructions

Directions for Use

Rozucor 20 can be taken with or without food.
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time preferably at bedtime.
Limit the intake of grapefruit juice to minimal quantities.

Safety Information

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Rozucor 20mg tablet during pregnancy?

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or if you are planning a pregnancy. Taking this medicine during pregnancy can be harmful to the foetus. Women of childbearing age should use effective contraceptive methods while using this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Rozucor 20mg tablet while breastfeeding?

A small amount of this medicine passes into the breastmilk. Limited data is available about the safety of Rosuvastatin during breastfeeding. It is unsafe to consume this medicine if you are planning to breastfeed the baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Rozucor 20mg tablet?

This medicine does not influence your ability to drive, however, as this medicine is known to cause dizziness, hence caution is advised while driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Rozucor 20mg tablet?

Caution is advised if you are consuming an excess of alcohol as it may result in liver damage.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any underlying medical conditions like kidney or liver problems, respiratory problem, thyroid, etc.
You notice blood in the urine along with muscle pain, fever. This could be a serious side effect of abnormal muscle breakdown.
It can cause jaundice and elevated liver enzymes. Liver function tests have to be monitored.
You have muscle aches or pains or a family history of muscle problems.
You regularly drink an excessive amount of alcohol.
You are taking medicines to lower cholesterol like gemfibrozil, fenofibrate.
You are taking medicines for HIV infection like ritonavir with lopinavir.
You are above 70 years old.
You are a diabetic.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. Although no particular side effects of an overdose of rosuvastatin are known, one must avoid an overdose of any medicine.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one. However, do not take 2 doses of rosuvastatin within 12 hours.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Cholesterol is made by the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. Rosuvastatin inhibits this enzyme, thus lowering cholesterol and bad cholesterol (LDL levels). It increases good cholesterol also known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How soon will Rozucor 20mg tablet work?

You may see results for lowering LDL cholesterol in 2–4 weeks after starting Rozucor 20mg tablet. Results may vary in individuals. On follow-up visits, your doctor may choose to adjust your dosage to help you reach your cholesterol goal.

Do I need to follow any dietary restrictions while taking this medicine?

Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine and reduce your alcohol intake. Consult your doctor for more details.

What if my daily schedule interferes with taking the medicine?

You should take medicine at the same time every day.
Try connecting your medicine with something you do every day such as eating dinner or brushing your teeth at night.
This may help you remember to take it.
Keep a daily calendar or set an alarm clock to go off at the time you need to take your medicine.
You can use a pillbox with the days of the week on it.

When should I take Rozucor 20mg tablet?

You should take this medicine preferably at bedtime or before going to bed and at a fixed time to get optimum benefits.

Can I stop taking Rozucor 20, if I feel an improvement in symptoms?

The cholesterol lowering medicine such as Rozucor effectively prevents heart diseases like heart attacks and strokes. It can be dangerous to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may worsen an individual's health. Please consult your doctor if you want to stop the treatment.