Rosanz-20 mg Tablet

Composition of Rosanz-20 mg Tablet

Rosanz-20 mg Tablet contains Rosuvastatin 20 mg. It belongs to the Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) class of medicines.

Uses of Rosanz-20 mg Tablet

• Treatment of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) and mixed dyslipidaemia; reduction of elevated LDL-C and triglycerides; prevention of cardiovascular events (heart attack
• stroke) in patients at risk as advised by doctor.

Key benefits

• Lowers LDL cholesterol
• Reduces total cholesterol and triglycerides
• Helps prevent heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients
• Supports long-term cardiovascular risk reduction

How Rosanz-20 mg Tablet works

Rosuvastatin is a statin (HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitor) that reduces cholesterol production in the liver. It increases LDL receptor activity, lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and total cholesterol, and modestly lowers triglycerides while slightly raising HDL.

How to take Rosanz-20 mg Tablet

Oral tablet: take once daily as prescribed, at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow whole with water. Continue diet/exercise and 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-20 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Rosanz-20 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• muscle pain
• weakness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• constipation
• dizziness
• 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-20 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not recommended in active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevation of liver enzymes. Stop and seek medical advice if muscle pain/weakness with fever or dark urine occurs (risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis). Use with caution in kidney disease, hypothyroidism, elderly, heavy alcohol use, or history of muscle disorders. Periodic lipid profile and liver function tests may be advised.

Do not take Rosanz-20 mg 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 (contraindicated/avoid), gemfibrozil and other fibrates, niacin, protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir/atazanavir/lopinavir), warfarin (monitor INR), ezetimibe, colchicine, antacids containing aluminium/magnesium (separate dosing), erythromycin/clarithromycin (may increase side effects)

How to store Rosanz-20 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Rosanz-20 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:

Antihyperlipidemic

Drug class:

Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)