Ruvastin 20 Tablet 1 Strip

✔️ Side Effects: Ruvastin 20

• Muscle pain.
• Muscle weakness.
• Headache.
• Abdominal pain or discomfort.
• Nausea.
• Constipation.
• Dizziness.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Ruvastin 20

• Adult dosage: The usual starting dose is 5 mg or 10 mg once daily, depending on the patient's cholesterol level and cardiovascular risk. The dose may be increased after at least four weeks if needed. A 20 mg daily dose may be prescribed when additional cholesterol reduction is required. The maximum dose is 40 mg once daily for selected patients under medical supervision.
• Paediatric dosage: For selected children aged 10 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, treatment may begin at 5 mg daily and be adjusted by a specialist. The maximum dose depends on the indication and applicable prescribing guidance.
• Renal dosage: In severe renal impairment, the starting dose is generally 5 mg daily, and the maximum is usually 10 mg daily. Dose selection should follow the product-specific prescribing information. Patients with less severe renal impairment may not require

✔️ Directions for Use: Ruvastin 20

• Take the medicine in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or break it unless your pharmacist confirms that the formulation allows this.
• Take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time every day.
• Continue the recommended diet and lifestyle changes during treatment.
• Do not stop or change your dose without medical advice

✔️ Words of Advice:

• Ruvastin 20 helps lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and reduces cardiovascular risk when appropriately prescribed.
• Follow a heart-healthy diet that limits saturated fats and trans fats.
• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body weight.
• Inform your doctor if you experience persistent muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
• Your doctor may check cholesterol levels and liver function during treatment.
• If you have diabetes, monitor your blood glucose as advised because statins may slightly increase blood sugar levels in some people.
• Inform your doctor about all other medicines you take to help prevent interactions.
• Do not take this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

✔️ Drug interactions:

Rosuvastatin may interact with ciclosporin, gemfibrozil, certain HIV or hepatitis antiviral medicines, some other cholesterol-lowering medicines, and warfarin. These combinations may require dose adjustments or additional monitoring. Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium may reduce rosuvastatin absorption if taken at the same time.

✔️ Safety Information:

Use cautiously in patients with kidney disease, a history of liver disease, excessive alcohol consumption, untreated hypothyroidism, or risk factors for muscle injury. Your doctor may assess liver function and creatine kinase levels when clinically indicated.

✔️ Storage:

Keep below 30oC temperature, protected from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.