Rosanz 10 mg Tablet

Composition of Rosanz 10 mg Tablet

Rosanz 10 mg Tablet contains Rosuvastatin 10 mg. It belongs to the Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) class of medicines.

Uses of Rosanz 10 mg Tablet

• Treatment of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) and mixed dyslipidaemia; lowering LDL-C and triglycerides and raising HDL-C; prevention of cardiovascular events (heart attack
• stroke) in at-risk patients along with diet and lifestyle changes.

Key benefits

• Lowers LDL (bad cholesterol)
• Reduces triglycerides
• Modestly increases HDL (good cholesterol)
• Helps prevent heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients
• Slows progression of atherosclerosis with lifestyle measures

How Rosanz 10 mg Tablet works

Rosuvastatin is a statin that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, the key enzyme for cholesterol synthesis in the liver. This increases hepatic LDL receptor activity, enhancing clearance of LDL cholesterol from the blood and lowering overall atherogenic lipids.

How to take Rosanz 10 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take once daily at the same time each day, with or without food, as prescribed by the doctor. Continue diet/exercise; do not stop without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to cause immediate harm but may increase the risk of muscle and liver injury. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Rosanz 10 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Rosanz are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• dizziness
• muscle pain (myalgia)
• weakness
• increased liver enzymes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Rosanz 10 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Risk of muscle problems (myopathy/rhabdomyolysis) especially with high doses, kidney impairment, hypothyroidism, elderly, or interacting drugs—seek care for unexplained muscle pain/weakness or dark urine. Liver: use caution in liver disease; monitor liver enzymes if clinically indicated; avoid in active liver disease. Kidney: dose adjustment may be required in severe renal impairment. Diabetes: may slightly increase blood sugar in some patients. Stop and consult doctor if pregnancy occurs; avoid breastfeeding.

Do not take Rosanz if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Not for people with active liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Cyclosporine (avoid/major increase in rosuvastatin levels), gemfibrozil and other fibrates (increased myopathy risk), niacin (myopathy risk), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir-containing regimens; increased levels), warfarin and other coumarin anticoagulants (may increase INR), ezetimibe (additive muscle effects), antacids containing aluminium/magnesium (reduce absorption; separate dosing), colchicine (myopathy risk)

How to store Rosanz 10 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Rosanz 10 mg Tablet

Continue your diet, exercise and, above all, stopping smoking — the medicine adds to these, not replaces them. Get your lipid profile repeated as your doctor advises.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SANZ PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antihyperlipidaemic (Lipid-lowering agent)

Drug class:

Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)