Rostab 20mg Tablet 1 Strip

✔️ How does Rostab work?

Rosuvastatin works by blocking HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme responsible for cholesterol production in the liver. It increases the number of LDL receptors on liver cells, helping remove LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream while reducing the production of VLDL particles. This results in healthier cholesterol levels and improved cardiovascular protection.

✔️ Dosage & Administration

Take Rostab exactly as prescribed by your physician. The dose depends on your cholesterol levels, treatment goals, kidney function, and other medications you may be taking.

Recommended doses include:

• Adults: Dose individualized according to treatment goals.
• Children (10–17 years with HeFH): 5–20 mg once daily (maximum 20 mg/day).
• Very high cholesterol or high cardiovascular risk: Up to 40 mg once daily if prescribed.
• Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: Starting dose is usually 20 mg once daily.
• Asian patients: Treatment is generally started with 5 mg once daily.
• Severe kidney impairment: Begin with 5 mg daily and do not exceed 10 mg daily.

Take the tablet once daily, with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.

✔️ Side Effects

• Headache
• Muscle pain (myalgia)
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Weakness or fatigue

✔️ Do not use Rostab if you:

• Are allergic to Rosuvastatin or any ingredient in the tablet
• Have active liver disease or persistent unexplained liver enzyme elevation
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding

✔️ Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, especially:

• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil
• Lopinavir/ritonavir or Atazanavir/ritonavir
• Warfarin and other coumarin anticoagulants
• Fibrates
• Niacin or other cholesterol-lowering medicines

These medicines may increase the risk of side effects or require dose adjustments.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Rostab should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Women of childbearing age should use effective contraception during treatment. If pregnancy occurs, stop the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.

✔️ Use Rostab carefully if you:

• Are over 65 years of age
• Have kidney disease
• Have untreated hypothyroidism
• Have a history of muscle disorders
• Take other cholesterol-lowering medicines

Your doctor may recommend liver function tests before starting treatment and periodically during therapy. Treatment should be stopped if significant muscle injury or markedly elevated creatine kinase levels are suspected.

✔️ Storage:

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.