Rosugra 20 Tab

Composition

Rosuvastatin 20 mg

Uses of Rosugra 20 Tab

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

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

How it 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.

Directions for use

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.

Side effects

Common side effects of Rosugra 20 Tab may include:

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