Rosugra 20 Tablet

Composition of Rosugra 20 Tablet

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

Uses of Rosugra 20 Tablet

Used to treat high cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) and mixed dyslipidaemia; helps reduce risk of heart attack and stroke in people at high cardiovascular risk.

Key benefits

• Lowers LDL cholesterol
• Lowers triglycerides
• Modestly increases HDL cholesterol
• Reduces cardiovascular risk (heart attack/stroke)
• Slows progression of atherosclerosis

How Rosugra 20 Tablet works

Rosuvastatin is a statin (HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitor) that reduces cholesterol production in the liver. It lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides and can modestly raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol, helping slow plaque build-up in arteries.

How to take Rosugra 20 Tablet

Take by mouth once daily, at the same time each day, with or without food, as prescribed by a doctor. Swallow tablet whole with water; continue diet/exercise advice and regular lipid/liver tests as advised.

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 Rosugra 20 Tablet

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

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

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 Rosugra 20 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only medicine. Do not use in active liver disease or unexplained persistent rise in liver enzymes. Report muscle pain/weakness, fever or dark urine (risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis); risk is higher with high doses, older age, kidney disease, hypothyroidism, or interacting drugs. Use caution in kidney impairment and in heavy alcohol use; periodic liver function and lipid monitoring recommended.

Do not take Rosugra 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 (higher myopathy risk), protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir combinations), warfarin/other coumarin anticoagulants (INR changes), ezetimibe (myopathy risk), colchicine (myopathy risk), antacids containing aluminium/magnesium (reduce absorption; separate dosing)

How to store Rosugra 20 Tablet

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

Expert advice for Rosugra 20 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:

LIFELINE HEALTHCARE

Therapeutic class:

Antihyperlipidemic (Lipid-lowering agent)

Drug class:

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (Statin)