Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablet

Description

Rosuvastatin calcium tablets are used by adults to help lower high levels of cholesterol and fats in the blood. They are also used to treat certain genetic conditions that cause high cholesterol levels. Rosuvastatin calcium comes in a generic version. These tablets are prescribed by a doctor to lower high cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Rosuvastatin is a type of medicine called a statin. It has two different effects. Rosuvastatin stops a liver enzyme from making too much cholesterol. It also helps the liver take in more cholesterol from your blood and break it down.

How To Use Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets

• Before you start taking rosuvastatin or get a refill, ask your pharmacist for the Patient Information Leaflet and read it. If you have any questions, just ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• Take this medicine by swallowing it with or without eating, as your doctor tells you, usually once daily.
• Take the pills without chewing or crushing them. Don’t squeeze or bite the pills. If it’s hard for you to swallow the capsules, you should read the instructions with the medicine. You can open the capsule carefully and put the powder on one teaspoon of soft food like applesauce, chocolate pudding, or vanilla pudding. Drink the mixture without chewing. Use or throw away the mixture within 1 hour. Don’t get ready with things ahead of time.
• The amount of medicine you should take depends on your health, how well you respond to treatment, how old you are, your racial background, and any other medications you are using. Make sure to let your doctor and pharmacist know about all the things you are using, like the drugs you got with a prescription, the ones you got without a prescription, and any herbal products. If you are Asian, your doctor might tell you to take a smaller amount of the medicine because it might affect you more.
• “Antacids with aluminum or magnesium can make it harder for your body to take this medicine. ” If you take this antacid, wait at least 2 hours before taking this medication.
• Make sure to take this medicine every day to get the most out of it. Don’t forget to take it at the same time every day. Continue taking this medicine even if you feel good. Many people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel unwell.
• It’s really important to keep listening to what your doctor says about what you eat and how much you move. It could take about 4 weeks before you feel the full effects of this medication.

Benefits Of Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets

Here are some benefits of rosuvastatin calcium tablets:

Reducing Cholesterol: Rosuvastatin calcium tablets help to lower “bad” cholesterol (LDL). These tablets can lower the chance of getting heart disease and stroke by lowering LDL cholesterol.

Raising Good Cholesterol: Rosuvastatin calcium tablets not only lower bad cholesterol but also raise good cholesterol, called HDL. This helps make your cholesterol better and lowers your chance of heart problems.

Avoiding heart problems: Rosuvastatin calcium tablets can lower cholesterol and reduce the chance of heart attacks, strokes, and other heart problems in people who are at risk.

Controlling High Triglycerides: Rosuvastatin calcium tablets can lower high triglyceride levels, which is good for people with this problem.

Anti-inflammatory effects: Some research indicates that medications like rosuvastatin may reduce inflammation and could help to improve heart health.

Side Effects Of Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Allergic reactions like rash, itching, hives, and swelling.
• Pancreatitis
• Headache
• Muscle pain &  abdominal pain
• Pain
• weakness

Precautions Of Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets

Here are some precautions to consider in mind while taking these tablets 

• Overall, the Rosuvastatin calcium tablet is safe to use. It might make you have diarrhea, gas, or feel sick to your stomach. If you experience any of these, make sure to eat something with it.
• Tell your doctor if you feel tired, have weak muscles or experience muscle pain.
• Your doctor will make sure your liver is working properly before you start treatment and keep checking it regularly afterwards. Tell your doctor if you have stomach pain, very dark pee, or if your skin or eyes turn yellow.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver problems, or diabetes before you start taking this medicine. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar often because Rosuvastatin calcium can make it go up.
• If you are expecting a baby, thinking about having a baby, or breastfeeding, do not use Rosuvastatin calcium.